Solar PV at Grange Leisure and Community Centre

We are delighted to extend this invitation to tender for the design and installation of a roof mounted Solar PV system at Grange Leisure and Community Centre in Swindon. The proposed project seeks to optimise the existing roof space, providing opportunity for electricity generation as part of our continued efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. We invite experienced firms with a proven track record in Solar PV design and installation to participate in this tender process. Your expertise and knowledge will play a fundamental role in the success of this major investment. We look forward to receiving your proposals and collaborating on this project. Who are we? The Parkwood Group of companies are leading providers of support services to public and private sector clients. The Group employs over 4,500 people throughout the UK providing services which include leisure management, green space management, healthcare, consultancy, and management of PFI projects. Timescales Milestone Date Tender issue 13/10/2025 Tender deadline 14/11/2025 Tender review 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 Tender clarifications 28/11/2025 - 12/12/2025 Tender award 08/01/2026 Detailed design phase TBC Proposed construction start TBC Contact information If you have any questions with regards to this tender, or would like to arrange a site visit, please contact Lee Wiseman, the site manager via email - […] and Joel Kirby, Parkwood Leisure Energy and Sustainability Manager - […] 1.0 - Scope of works 1.1 - Existing site Information The solar PV system shall generate electricity from sunlight using photovoltaic panels. The system shall consist of solar panels, mounting structures, inverters, electrical wiring, and associated components. Address: Grange Leisure and Community Centre, Grange Dr, Swindon SN3 4JY The roof shown in red should be considered as part of this tender return. Structural assessment should be carried out to assess additional loads and should be considered as part of the tender return. Category Consideration Requirement Statutory consents Permitted development Required. Subject to prior approval. This will be submitted by the successful tenderer. Planning permission Subject to prior approval. This will be submitted by the successful tenderer. Listed building consent Not required. Conservation area No. DNO G99 application must be submitted by the successful tenderer. Any follow-up permissions, such as G100 and continued liaison with the DNO is the responsibility of the successful tenderer. This includes witness testing which is to be performed at no impact to the operation of the facility. Building regulations Contractor must conform to all relevant building regulations. Environment Solar shading analysis Required. Glare analysis Not required. *subject to prior approval conditions. Roof compatibility Orientation Options available. Structural assessment Required. Roof defects / condition Not to our knowledge. Materials Mix, to be confirmed on the site visit. Age Warranty No. Access Scaffold Budget Budget Constraints The project budget is £50,000+VAT. This should be considered within tender returns. Electrical infrastructure The contractor must ensure that the mains distribution has sufficient capacity to handle the additional load and that the wiring and components are in good condition. It may be necessary to upgrade or make adjustments to the electrical infrastructure during the installation process. Comments: To be reviewed during site visits. Document checklist Provided by the client Document Appendix Building plans - showing plant / switch room location Site visit required. Roof plan Appendix 1 Roof surface O&M Site visit required. Electricity consumption data Appendix 4 Electrical schematics incl. metering strategy N Photographs of roof areas and switch rooms Appendix 3 Asbestos report Appendix 2 Compartmentation plans To be confirmed Fire Safety RC62 Checklist Appendix 5 Project outcomes Provided by the …