The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a suitably accredited, qualified and experienced contractor for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of solar photovoltaic systems here at our campus in Colchester, Essex, for completion during 2021 and 2022. Robust connections to the mains electricity network in each building will also be part of the scope. Thirteen buildings across the estate have been identified as having suitable south facing aspects with no shadow totalling a roof area of 11,354m2. It has been assumed that 30% of this figure will be useful for the installation of suitable PV arrays, as detailed in the tender documentation. The main driver