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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) delivery and funding

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Inner London - West, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 20, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

09331200

REFERENCE

008638-2026

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Original Tender Description

The purpose of this RFI is to inform the BBC’s understanding of the current market, including available technical solutions, delivery approaches, and financing models, to support the development of future procurement strategy and specifications. This RFI is intended to gather indicative, non-binding information only.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not applicable as this is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a formal tender for contract award.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies interested in providing market insights on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) solutions, delivery approaches, and financing models are invited to respond.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies should be able to provide information on available technical solutions for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Companies should be able to provide information on financing models for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) solutions.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Respond to the Request for Information (RFI).
  • Submit the response via the BBC's eSourcing portal.
  • Ensure submission is made by the deadline: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.
  • Provide indicative, non-binding information on the current market for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) solutions.
  • Provide indicative, non-binding information on available technical solutions for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • Provide indicative, non-binding information on delivery approaches for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • Provide indicative, non-binding information on financing models for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) solutions.

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Planning Notice
Administrative Documents008638-2026.html
Summary:
The BBC is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather non-binding market insights on solar photovoltaic solutions, delivery, and funding models to inform future procurement strategy, inviting interested companies to respond via their eSourcing portal.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008638-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides details on the BBC's Request for Information (RFI) for solar photovoltaic modules, aiming to gather market insights for future procurement strategy development.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008638-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about the BBC's Request for Information (RFI) for solar photovoltaic modules, serving as market research for future procurement strategy development.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents008638-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This RFI notice from the BBC seeks market information on solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions, delivery, and financing models to inform future procurement strategy, with responses due by 20 February 2026 via their eSourcing portal.

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73
Good

Tender Quality Score

This Request for Information (RFI) is clearly articulated for market research purposes, demonstrating good clarity and fairness. However, it has minor deficiencies in basic data completeness and lacks explicit focus on broader sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The RFI correctly states the non-applicability of mandatory exclusion grounds, which is appropriate for market research. The CPV code is relevant. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked as 'None', and the 'Liable Person' is missing, which are minor formal omissions.

•Missing formal procedure type/code
•Missing liable person
Clarity85/100

The purpose of the RFI is exceptionally clear and unambiguous, explicitly stating its market research and non-binding nature. AI-extracted requirements are well-defined and understandable for information gathering.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, and documents are attached. Requirements are clearly defined for an RFI. However, the 'Liable Person' is absent, and the formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are not populated. The value is classified, which is acceptable for an RFI but limits full transparency.

•Missing liable person
•Formal procedure type/code not populated
Fairness85/100

Full document access is provided, and e-procurement is enabled. The requirements are generic and do not appear tailored to a specific company. Deadlines are reasonable for an RFI seeking non-binding market insights.

Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported, and a future contract start date and duration are provided, offering useful context. However, the complete lack of any disclosed estimated value makes it challenging for potential respondents to gauge the scale and relevance of the future project.

•Estimated value not disclosed
Data Consistency70/100

Dates are logical and consistent with the RFI's purpose for future procurement. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the absence of a 'Liable Person' and 'None' values for 'Type' and 'Procedure' indicate some data population inconsistencies.

•Missing liable person
•Inconsistent population of 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields
Sustainability50/100

The subject matter, Solar PV, is inherently green. However, the RFI does not explicitly seek information on broader sustainability aspects such as social criteria, specific environmental certifications beyond the core technology, or innovation in procurement practices.

•No explicit focus on broader sustainability criteria
•No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear and unambiguous purpose as a Request for Information (RFI)
Electronic submission supported via eSourcing portal
Subject matter (Solar PV) is inherently aligned with green initiatives
Requirements are generic and not tailored to specific companies
All relevant documents are provided and summarized

Concerns

Missing formal procedure type/code and liable person in basic information
Estimated value is not disclosed, which limits market insight for respondents
No explicit focus on broader sustainability, social, or innovation criteria within the RFI questions
'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked as 'None'

Recommendations

1. Ensure all basic information fields, including formal procedure type/code and liable person, are fully populated.
2. Consider providing an indicative value range or scale for the future project to better inform market participants.
3. Integrate explicit questions regarding broader sustainability, social value, and innovation aspects into future RFI iterations or the subsequent tender.

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