Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be5-1a69-7290-a042-a003f184f7f9/design-and-installation-of-photovoltaic-and-battery-storage-systems-at-various-e closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Design and Installation of Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems at Various Educational Establishments [Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blaenau-gwent-county-borough-council) Estimated value £200,000 Published 23 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor(s) to undertake the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of photovoltaic (PV) solar generation and battery energy storage systems at Council-owned schools within the County Borough. The works include surveys, system design, structural assessments, DNO applications, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, monitoring systems, training, maintenance and associated electrical works. This procurement has been divided into the following Lots: - Lot 1 Glanhowy Primary School and Sofrydd Primary School Provision of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems at: Glanhowy Primary School ### Sofrydd Primary School - Lot 2 Ystruth Primary School and St Mary's CIW Primary School Provision of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems at: ### Ystruth Primary School ### St Mary's CIW Primary School Tenderers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. A separate technical and commercial submission is required for each Lot bid. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award one Lot, both Lots or neither Lot. A maximum of one contractor will be appointed to each Lot, although the same contractor may be awarded both Lots where deemed to have submitted the Most Advantageous Tender. ## CPV classification Solar photovoltaic modules Solar panel roof-covering work Battery packs Electrical power systems design services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06d27b-2026-07-23T16:44:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06d27b-2026-07-23T16:44:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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