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# Framework for the Design, Supply, and Installation of Solar PV in Operational Commercial Properties in Sunderland

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-design-supply-and-installation-of-solar-pv-in-operational-commercial-pro-ocds-h6vhtk-066eb0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Sunderland City Council: "Framework for the Design, Supply, and Installation of Solar PV in Operational Commercial Properties in Sunderland". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £3,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 8 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Sunderland City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/sunderland-city-council-ons-e08000024)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Solar panel roof-covering work
- **Delivery Location:** UKC23
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-design-supply-and-installation-of-solar-pv-in-operational-commercial-pro-ocds-h6vhtk-066eb0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066eb0`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-for-the-design-supply-and-installation-of-solar-pv-in-operational-commercial-pro-ocds-h6vhtk-066eb0#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Authorities  Open E Tender system www.open.org .
Submissions received through any other means may be rejected.
The Contracting Authority communicates through the Open system; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Tender will be issued to the individual that expressed interest on Open. It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure the correct named person is, and continues to be, registered on the Open system.
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The Tender must be received in accordance with the above instructions no later than the time and date indicated in the Timetable section of this ITT. 
Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that they understand the submission requirements and should raise any queries or clarifications necessary for submission of their Tender via the Correspondence section in good time and in any event by no later than the "Submission of Queries" deadline as stated in the Timetable section of this ITT.

## Description
Sunderland City Council are seeking to appoint suitable and appropriately qualified and experienced Suppliers onto a Framework for the "Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV Systems on Commercial Properties in Sunderland. (the Framework).
The Framework will consist of 2 lots
     a)	Lot 1: The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland up to 50Kwp.
     b)	Lot 2: The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland Greater then 50Kwp.
Suppliers may bid and be placed on one or both lots of the framework.
Whilst the scope of the framework is structured predominantly for installations in operational commercial properties, the Authority may from time to time require an installation in a domestic property. In such instances the call off will be clearly identified as a domestic property installation and will be issued through the relevant framework lot.
Depending on each of the individual call off requirements there may be a need for the inclusion of battery storage, and this will be incorporated into the Employers Requirements for each call off.
Schemes called off from the Framework will be located within the City of Sunderland and will be commercial properties.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland up to 50Kwp
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45261215
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,500,000
- **Description:** The Lot 1 scope is for suppliers who can design, supply and install solar pv with a kWh of less than 50kWp.
The appointed Suppliers are required to demonstrate capability in delivering end to end installations, from commissioning right through to MCS...
- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2030

### Lot 2: The Design, Supply and Installation of Solar PV in Commercial Properties in Sunderland Greater then 50Kwp
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45261215
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,500,000
- **Description:** The Lot 2 scope is for suppliers who can design, supply and install solar pv with a kWh greater than 50kWp.
The appointed Suppliers are required to demonstrate capability in delivering end to end installations, from commissioning right through to MCS...
- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F043592-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-12T15:06:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T16:17:20.745Z
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