Solar Battery Pilot

A Prior Information Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
1.5 year
Value
£0-£2M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
20 May 2026
Delivery
05 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Deadline
n/a

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Solar Battery Storage Pilot will develop requirements, procure and deliver 6 to 8 containerised battery pods on school sites to manage and aggregate energy from PV and Smart Tariffs.

CPV Codes

  • 09332000 - Solar installation
  • 31158000 - Chargers
  • 31422000 - Battery packs
  • 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
  • 71314000 - Energy and related services
  • 71314200 - Energy-management services
  • 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
  • 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
  • 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73220000 - Development consultancy services
  • 79314000 - Feasibility study

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

The supplier will also undertake market testing to validate supply chain capacity, cost realism and the technical feasibility of the battery pods. During the project, the supplier will record lessons learned and iterate the initial specification provided by the Department. Once the installation and monitoring of the pilot sites have concluded, the supplier will produce a final specification in keeping with the Department’s Specification 2025 (abbreviated as Spec25) and develop comprehensive implementation guidance for schools. The supplier will report case studies throughout the project and prepare these for publication. Finally, the supplier will develop a national feasibility assessment with a proposed implementation plan. The Department is considering a call-off from Construction Professional Services 2 (RM6356) or an Open Procedure tender. If we proceed with RM6356, the specific lot will be determined as the project develops. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-069cad
  • FTS 046093-2026

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