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    ContractsPlug-in Solar PV Fire Safety Study
    Awarded contract

    Plug-in Solar PV Fire Safety Study

    Awarded
    £112.5k
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Conduct fire testing and analysis of plug-in solar PV modules to develop safety recommendations and policy guidance.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 31 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £112.5k
    Published 31 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £112,510
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AR
      Arceio Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    31 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This research opportunity involves a comprehensive fire safety study of plug-in solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The work includes laboratory fire testing to evaluate module performance under fire conditions, engineering analysis to identify fire risks and failure modes, and development of policy-relevant recommendations for safety standards and regulations. The study aims to provide evidence-based guidance for manufacturers, installers, and regulators to improve the safety and reliability of plug-in solar PV systems.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED1× · 20%
    2. Arceio Limited1× · 20%
    3. LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY1× · 20%
    4. Aether Limited1× · 20%
    5. Rosemary Brook1× · 20%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d852
    DF
    Buyer
    Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
    Sector
    Research & Innovation