Roof Replacement and Solar PV Installation - Sleight's House Westonbirt Arboretum
The contract covers the replacement and refurbishment of roof coverings and associated roofline elements at Sleight’s House, Westonbirt Arboretum, including improvements to the garage flat roof and installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems. The buyer is the Forestry Commission, a public organisation responsible for forestry, woodland management and related land-based environmental functions. The supplier must replace or repair pitched and flat roof coverings, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, barge boards and underlying roof substrates where required, and must design, supply, install, test and commission a fully operational solar PV system with all necessary electrical and structural works. The estimated contract value is £90,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information. Delivery is at Sleight’s House within Westonbirt Arboretum in the UKK13 region. The critical qualification requirement is not specified in the available tender details; bidders must therefore rely on the tender documents for any mandatory certifications or experience requirements.
Buyer: Forestry Commission. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £90k
- Bids close: 13 Nov 2026
- Location: Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Jun 2027
- Category: Building construction work (45210000)
From the official notice
The works comprise the refurbishment and renewal of the existing roof coverings and associated roofline elements at The Sleights, Westonbirt Arboretum, together with the associated garage flat roof improvements and the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The objective is to provide safe, weatherproof, durable and maintainable assets that support the long-term use of the property. The works address the deterioration of the existing pitched and flat roof coverings, improve the performance and lifespan of the roof structures, reduce future maintenance requirements, and contribute to the site's sustainability objectives through the generation of renewable energy. The works includes the replacement of roof coverings, rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, barge boards and associated components, together with any necessary repairs to roof substrates identified during the works. The works also include the refurbishment, repair or renewal of garage flat roof coverings and associated details, and the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of roof-mounted solar PV systems, including all associated electrical and structural works required for a fully operational installation. Full description of the requirements can be found in the tender documents provided
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £90k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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