Highfields Centre Refurbishment & Urban Roof Garden (H-CRURG) Project
96 Melbourne Road, Leicester LE2 0DS
The tender opportunity from Highfields Centre involves the installation of solar panels, inverters, battery storage, and a perimeter mansafe system on the roof. Funding for this project has recently been secured through both COF and ERF grants.
This initiative will enable us to maximise energy generation from the solar panels and help mitigate the impact of rising energy costs, which currently challenge the sustainability of our community services.
Additionally, the project aims to increase renewable energy production, thereby reducing Highfields Centre’s energy expenses and carbon footprint.
At present, there are no solar panels installed on the roof. The existing structure consists of flat roofing with an approximate 750mm-high parapet, as well as a gable roof and perimeter parapet. We have consulted a structural engineer who has recommended an appropriate installation method. To proceed with final structural assessments, we will require the PV system specifications.
If you are interested in this tender opportunity, please read the following instructions carefully.
Instructions for Accessing Highfields Centre Tender Details for the installation of Solar Panels, inverters, battery storage and perimeter mansafe to roof
To view the tender details on the ‘My Tenders’ website, please follow the steps below:
- Register as a supplier (free of charge) at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/
- At the top of the webpage, click ‘Suppliers’.
- In the Search category, select ‘Search for Buyers’.
- In the Buying Organisation box, type ‘Highfields Centre’ and click Search.
- Select the ‘Current Contract Notices’ tab.
- Click on the relevant tender you wish to bid for.
- To proceed, select ‘Record your interest now’ located at the top of the page.
- To download the tender document in Word format, scroll down to Further Instructions and select ‘Download all current documents (Zip File)’.
Please read the attached word document on the website carefully, as it contains full details of the requirements and instructions.
Key Dates and Relevant Information | Date | |
Issue of Invitation to Tender (ITT) | Tuesday 12th August 2025 |
Deadline for viewing by appointment only (Arrangements to be made by email to Mr Zillul Halim, Project Manager. z.halim@zealwilkes.co.uk) | 12pm Monday 25th August 2025 |
Deadline for questions regarding the tender (to be received by email to Mr Zillul Halim, Project Manager. z.halim@zealwilkes.co.uk) | 12pm Monday 25th August 2025 |
Tender Submission Deadline (By post: Mr Priya Thamotheram, 96 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS OR by email marked “PV Solar Panels Tender – Project Number: 2503 H-CRURG for the attention of Priya Thamotheram” info@highfieldscentre.ac.uk) | 12 Noon Tuesday 26th August 2025 |
ITT validity period | 14 days from issue date |
Estimated Award of Contract | 29th August 2025 |
Anticipated Contract Commencement Date | 1st September 2025 |
Anticipated Completion of works | 28th Nov 2025 |

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the Community Ownership Fund.

Highfields Community Association. Registered charity No. 1118624. Registered in England and Wales No. 6078193. Registered office: Highfields Centre, 96 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS. www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk/ Phone: 0116 2531053