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Solar PV Installation at Sedbergh Pool/Leisure Centre, Bowling Pool and Ilkley Lido

Tender Overview

LOCATION

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£528,000

DEADLINE

February 06, 2026 at 17:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45261215

REFERENCE

004558-2026

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Original Tender Description

Bradford Metropolitan District Council requires the design, supply, installation, commissioning and initial maintenance of roof‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at three leisure facilities. The works are grant‑funded by the West Yorkshire Mayoral Fund and must be substantially completed and invoiced by 31 March 2026. The systems shall maximise on‑site electricity generation for use within each facility. Sites and Lots Lot 1 – Sedbergh Pool and Leisure Centre Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0HQ Indicative capacity: ~200 kW | Budget: £210,000 Lot 2 – Bowling Pool Flockton Road, Bradford BD4 7RH Indicative capacity: ~120 kW | Budget: £130,000 Lot 3 – Ilkley Lido Denton Road, Ilkley LS29 0BZ Indicative capacity: ~80 kW | Budget: £100,000 Scope of Works Design of solar PV systems to maximise generation within available roof space Structural roof surveys, including imposed load and wind uplift assessments Supply of PV panels, mounting systems, inverters, isolators, cabling, monitoring and all associated equipment Installation of systems on main building roofs, including connection to existing electrical infrastructure and distribution boards Systems to be configured for on‑site consumption only Coordination with BMDC Energy and Electrical Engineering teams Management of all DNO applications and approvals with Northern Powergrid Full testing and commissioning of systems Provision of bird protection measures as part of the design Optional battery storage proposals, clearly identified and priced separately
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements (e.g., company registration, minimum turnover, specific certifications) are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to design solar PV systems to maximise generation within available roof space.
  • Capability to conduct structural roof surveys, including imposed load and wind uplift assessments.
  • Capability to supply PV panels, mounting systems, inverters, isolators, cabling, monitoring, and all associated equipment.
  • Capability to install systems on main building roofs.
  • Expertise in connecting systems to existing electrical infrastructure and distribution boards.
  • Ability to configure systems for on-site consumption only.
  • Capability to coordinate effectively with BMDC Energy and Electrical Engineering teams.
  • Expertise in managing all DNO applications and approvals with Northern Powergrid.
  • Capability for full testing and commissioning of solar PV systems.
  • Ability to provide bird protection measures as part of the design and installation.
  • Capability to provide initial maintenance for the installed systems.
  • Ability to propose optional battery storage solutions, clearly identified and priced separately.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to complete and invoice all works by 31 March 2026 to align with grant funding requirements.
  • Ability to deliver Lot 1 (Sedbergh Pool) within an indicative budget of £210,000.
  • Ability to deliver Lot 2 (Bowling Pool) within an indicative budget of £130,000.
  • Ability to deliver Lot 3 (Ilkley Lido) within an indicative budget of £100,000.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00.
  • Proposals must cover the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and initial maintenance of roof-mounted solar PV systems.
  • Proposals must include plans for structural roof surveys.
  • Proposals must detail the connection to existing electrical infrastructure and distribution boards.
  • Proposals must outline coordination strategies with BMDC Energy and Electrical Engineering teams.
  • Proposals must include the management of all DNO applications and approvals with Northern Powergrid.
  • Proposals must include full testing and commissioning plans.
  • Proposals must incorporate bird protection measures as part of the design.
  • Optional battery storage proposals must be clearly identified and priced separately within the submission.
  • Bids must address the scope of works for the chosen lot(s) (Lot 1, Lot 2, and/or Lot 3).

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data004558-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's tender for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and initial maintenance of roof-mounted solar PV systems at three leisure facilities, including details on the buyer and tender initiation.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004558-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking bids for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and initial maintenance of roof-mounted solar PV systems at three leisure facilities, with optional battery storage, to be completed by March 31, 2026.
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Official PDF Version
General Information004558-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Bradford Metropolitan District Council seeks bids for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and initial maintenance of roof-mounted solar PV systems across three leisure facilities, with optional battery storage, to be completed by March 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004558-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice invites bids for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and initial maintenance of roof-mounted solar PV systems across three leisure facilities in Bradford, with works to be completed by March 2026 and optional battery storage proposals.

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62
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear scope for a green initiative but suffers from critical inconsistencies in key dates and significant omissions regarding evaluation criteria and mandatory legal requirements, impacting fairness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements, as noted by the AI, represents a notable gap in legal compliance.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing eligibility requirements
Clarity60/100

The description of the scope of works, sites, and lots is very clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a critical flaw, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed. The lack of explicit eligibility and exclusion criteria also reduces overall clarity.

Missing evaluation criteria
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Completeness70/100

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, and duration, is provided. The scope of works is detailed, and documents are available. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and eligibility requirements.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness55/100

The tender's value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, which supports fairness. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and objectivity, making it challenging for bidders to compete fairly. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access.

Missing evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are specified, and financing information is available. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback. More critically, the contract start date (Feb 2, 2026) is before the submission deadline (Feb 6, 2026), and the 13-month contract duration conflicts with the grant funding's March 31, 2026, completion deadline, creating severe practical challenges for execution.

No e-submission
Contract start date before submission deadline
Data Consistency30/100

This category shows significant deficiencies. The contract start date is listed before the submission deadline, which is a fundamental logical inconsistency. Furthermore, the stated contract duration of 13 months directly contradicts the critical grant funding requirement for substantial completion and invoicing by March 31, 2026. These inconsistencies make the tender highly problematic.

Contract start date before submission deadline
Conflicting contract duration and grant funding completion deadline
Sustainability70/100

The tender is inherently green, focusing on solar PV installation, which is a significant positive. The inclusion of optional battery storage proposals indicates a minor focus on innovation. However, there are no explicit social criteria mentioned, and it is not EU funded.

No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the scope of works and lots
Project is inherently green (solar PV installation)
Estimated value is disclosed and not classified
Multiple tender documents are available
No reported disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Critical inconsistencies in contract start date, duration, and completion deadline
Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements
Lack of electronic submission (e-submission)
No explicit social criteria

Recommendations

1. Immediately clarify and correct the conflicting dates for contract start, duration, and grant funding completion to ensure feasibility and legal compliance.
2. Publish clear and objective evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency for all bidders.
3. Explicitly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements in line with national procurement regulations.

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