Published date: 2 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 October 2025, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Solar energy - 09330000

Location of contract

North East, West Midlands

Value of contract

£1,237,392

Procurement reference

DMR409542025

Published date

2 January 2026

Closing date

3 October 2025

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

5 January 2026

Contract end date

31 July 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The MRA are undertaking a comprehensive solar energy project across two sites, Lynemouth and Silverdale, which involves enabling works and pre-works surveys, detailed design updates, and the installation of Solar PV systems.

The project includes site-specific tasks such as biodiversity management, grid connection infrastructure, and the provision of operational documentation and handover to maintenance teams.

1. Enabling works and pre-works surveys: Identifying, procuring (or utilising in-house capability) and undertaking any relevant enabling works surveys, such as trial pits.

2. Detailed design: Updating drawings and documentation in accordance with:
• previously approved planning applications (approved 2020, extension submitted 2023)
• G99 application
• To include a biodiversity management plan and social value proposal.

3. Solar PV Installation: Procuring equipment, materials and labour associated with the approved design and operational use.
Build to include:
• infrastructure (where necessary for grid connection)
• construction management oversight and documentation
• handover to operations and maintenance teams
• security of solar panels during build
• implementation of biodiversity proposal on site (Lyne-mouth only)

We have completed a compliant procurement by mini competition through the Crown Commercial Services Demand Management and Renewal Framework (RM6314).

The Solar PV sites project demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and supply chain integrity through the CCS Framework.

This strategy ensures suppliers comply with modern slavery regulations, submit required documentation, and undergo rigorous evaluations. By engaging vetted suppliers dedicated to sustainability, the project promotes ethical practices and sustainability. Continuous monitoring through tools like the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) and the transparent contract structure ensure the project meets renewable energy goals while maintaining high standards of integrity throughout the supply chain.

CCS DMR Ref: DMR-40954-2025


Award information

Awarded date

25 November 2025

Contract start date

5 January 2026

Contract end date

31 July 2026

Total value of contract

£1,237,392

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Mitie Technical Facilities Management Ltd

Address

32 London Bridge Street
LONDON
SE1 9SG
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 00906936

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Contact name

Adam Beckett

Address

200 Berry Hill
MANSFIELD
NG184RG
England

Telephone

07776589350

Email

Adam.Beckett@miningremediation.gov.uk