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The most common request I have from Australians who, like yourself, have considered buying a solar power system is:
I’ve got these quotes from XYZ Systems, they seem like really nice guys and have quoted a reasonable price, but given there are so many in the industry, how can I be sure that they are good, honest installers with reliable hardware?
Here at SolarQuotes I follow up with all our users who “Get 3 Quotes” and ask them to rate their chosen solar installer, if they went ahead and bought a solar power system and whether it was an installer they were referred to by us or not.
But I don’t stop there. You don’t just want to know how the installation went, you want to know how the solar systems that have been installed perform over time. If something goes wrong, does the installer act promptly? Are the company’s customers getting the performance they were promised from their solar systems? Did their electricity bill go down as much as they had hoped?
After our reviewers have had their solar systems for 12 months, I follow up again, and ask all those questions! Reviews that have been updated after at least 12 months are at the top of each solar installer’s list of reviews, so you can read the most current feedback first.
Hopefully the end result means that prospective buyers such as yourself can cut through the sales pitches and get real peoples’ experiences and opinions of solar installers throughout Australia.
The reviews database
We collect reviews of all Australian solar installers whether they are in the SolarQuotes network (i.e. paying clients) or not. You can search our solar installer reviews database here or submit reviews here.
The ranking tables
For all our solar installer ranking tables, we only show those who are active in our Australian network (i.e. companies that pay to participate). This is because we want to present a list of installers that we have pre-vetted – and our vetting process is very thorough. We have rejected applications from many Australian installers wanting to join the network as the companies didn’t meet our stringent standards.
How to find 3 great installers in your area who are in the SolarQuotes network.
If you get 3 quotes for solar power through our service, wherever possible, we will choose 3 high-scoring installers that provide services in your postcode and who are currently active in the SQ network. With our database of 47,352 reviews, that means that we can be very confident that you will get quotes from 3 fantastic installers, which is reassuring in this industry, believe me. Our free service to you helps take the guesswork out of finding the best company to assist you in harvesting the energy of the sun from your home’s rooftop and slashing your electricity bills! If you’d like to do a little digging yourself, you can also find solar installers with our new search tool.
Get 3 quotes prior to purchase if your requirement is below £50,000 and not available via a current contract.
Obtaining and comparing quotes for procurements below £50,000 between suppliers demonstrates value for money and ensures that the University’s legal duties are met. Quotes are formal statements from suppliers setting a fixed price offer. Value for money is defined by the Scottish government as an 'informed balance between cost, quality and sustainability' considerations.
Follow these steps:
Obtain 3 quotations from separate suppliers who you think can meet your requirement. These should be requested by email, which is called an “Invitation to Quote” (ITQ)
- For less complex, lower value requirements, request quotes by email and record your purchase justification with a stand alone 3 Quotes template
- For complex or higher value requirements, use this combined ITQ/3 Quotes template to formally request and record quotes from suppliers
- Formal ITQs should include a clear description of your requirements, called a specification, which must be the same for each supplier
Select the winning quote, record quotes and your justification via the 3 Quotes template. Follow local procedures to raise a purchase order
Retain records locally following College or School document retention procedures. Relevant documentation may include:
- Copy of specification and ITQ
- Copy of quotes received
- Copy of purchase order
- Copy of decision justification and relevant correspondence (higher value)
(These records will be important where an audit is required for external funding)
Please note that some Colleges and Schools offer locally based procurement support for purchases below £50,000, listed here (if applicable to you, please contact before obtaining quotes).
Please contact the Procurement Office if you have any queries about obtaining quotes from suppliers. For additional guidance, please see information on obtaining quotes on Procurement Journey Route 1 (Scottish Government guidance for low value procurement).
Rules for '3 Quotes' process
- 3 quotes are a minimum, more can be obtained
- You are NOT obligated to select the cheapest quote. In all cases, please record decision justification and how it represents value for money
- If you can’t obtain 3 quotes, record your attempts or justification for having fewer than 3
- Efforts to obtain and record quotes should be proportional to the value of your requirement
- Justifications may be concise, however, the higher the value, the more robust the justification must be
- Be aware that external funding requirements may impose additional conditions. See Research Grants Office website for a list of funders' T&Cs
- If engaging personal service providers (e.g. certain consultants, project managers or training providers, etc.), please see info on how recent HMRC IR35 tax changes may affect these appointments.
Advice for '3 Quotes'
- Ensure you are comparing like-for-like costs across quotes. For instance, some quotes are VAT inclusive, while others are not.
- Ensure that relevant costs are accounted for in your ITQ, e.g., shipping costs, insurance costs, service/warranty
- As a default, you should request compliance with the University's standard Terms and Conditions for your purchase area
- Be aware of terms that are not in the best interests of the University, e.g. automatic renewals of subscription services
- If procuring consultancy type services or personnel, please see our Guidance on procuring Consultants and other 'Personal Service Providers'and ensure that you follow any central or local HR policies where people are being engaged
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Make sure you request Quotes and not Estimates in your ITQ. What’s the difference?
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A Quote is an official costing/price given by a supplier. Buyers hold suppliers to prices and terms given in quotes for the period for which they are valid.
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Estimates provide an approximate costing only, which can be useful for budgeting purposes. However, suppliers are not obligated to hold themselves to these prices or terms.
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Purchases under £1,000
Formal quotes are not required for purchases below £1000. However, budget holders should retain some evidence of value for money, e.g., through a screenshot of price comparison.
If you estimate that your purchase will be above £50,000, you must contact the Procurement Office before proceeding. See the University of Edinburgh procurement chart for thresholds and typical timescales.