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DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND INTEGRATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS TO 150 PROPERTIES ACROSS NI (Re-tender)

Awarded to Irwin M&E Limited

Arbour Housing(buyer)

Published
Published 21 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 8 October 2026
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Overview

Arbour Housing Ltd is seeking tenders for the design, supply, installation, and integration of solar photovoltaic systems across 150 domestic social housing properties. The works will cover locations in Portadown, Lurgan, Banbridge, Newry, Lisburn, Hilden, and Belfast. The contract has an estimated value of £750,000, with submissions due by October 8, 2026.

Contracting authority

  • Arbour HousingBuyer

    6 awarded contracts

    Portadown, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PXCV-1847-JBHT

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£750,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
21 September 2026
Questions by
2 October 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Solar energySolar panelsSolar photovoltaic modulesSolar panel roof-covering work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£639,255
Award date
19 October 2026
Contract period
2 November 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
5 months
Against estimate
15% below
Bids received
9
Winner
  • Irwin M&E Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

Irwin M&E Limited

Based in
Portadown

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

9

9 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 11% received only one.

Market context

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£651,015

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Arbour Housing in the last 12 months

6

contracts awarded, worth £5,577,422 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 September 2026

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