Wheat Leasows Solar Farm - Rectification and O&M Services
Summary
The Borough of Telford & Wrekin published a tender notice for Wheat Leasows Solar Farm following a cable theft incident in August 2025. The procurement covers two phases: rectification of damaged DC string cabling (Phase 1) and ongoing O&M services (Phase 2). The estimated contract value is £800,000 excluding VAT (£960,000 including VAT) with an initial term of 3 years (June 2026 to June 2029) extendable to 5 years.
What changed
The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is seeking a contractor for Wheat Leasows Solar Farm following a cable theft incident in August 2025. The procurement has two phases: Phase 1 involves survey, design confirmation, procurement, and physical reinstatement of damaged DC string cabling to return the plant to operational status. Phase 2 covers full technical O&M services including monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance, HV operations, reporting, and asset management over a multi-year term.
This tender is open to qualified solar O&M service providers. Tenders are due by 14 May 2026. The award criteria weight Price at 50%, Quality at 40%, and Social Value at 10%. The estimated contract value is £800,000 excluding VAT with a possible 2-year extension to June 2031.
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Wheat Leasows Solar Farm - Rectification and Operation & Maintenance
- Borough of Telford & Wrekin UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-035397
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0685c3
Published 17 April 2026, 5:19pm
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Scope
Reference
TWC001552
Description
Following a cable theft incident in August 2025 and the asset’s ongoing operational needs, the Council intends to procure a contractor to deliver two phases of work:
Phase 1 – Rectification (Cable Theft Redress): Survey, design confirmation, procurement, and physical reinstatement of damaged DC string cabling and associated works to return the whole plant to safe, compliant, and fully operational status.
Phase 2 – Ongoing O&M: Full technical O&M services (see exclusions below) , including monitoring, preventive and corrective maintenance, HV operations, reporting, and asset management over a multi‑year term to ensure its long-term performance.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 June 2026 to 11 June 2029
- Possible extension to 11 June 2031
- 5 years Description of possible extension:
12 months x 2
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Repair and maintenance services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 11 June 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@telford.gov.uk
Website: http://www.telford.gov.uk
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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