Planning

AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

AWE PLC

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Planning

15 Jan 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

AWE PLC is initiating the planning stage of a tender for the AWE Solar Programme at Burghfield (AWE(B)). This procurement process, valued at £48 million excluding VAT, falls under the electricity industry category with additional classifications in solar energy, construction work, maintenance services, and electrical system design. The contract, which aims to establish a solar PV farm with direct wire connection to the AWE(B) site, will span 30 years with no extension. Key dates to note include the engagement end date on 10th February 2025. The procurement will follow a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) as per the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in renewable energy, electrical installation, construction, and maintenance services. Companies specialising in solar PV farm design, land acquisition, and operations will find this project highly advantageous for growth. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and necessitates interested parties to register their intent and complete the requisite confidentiality agreement to access the full tender documents. Businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive turnkey solutions for large-scale renewable energy projects are best suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

Notice Description

AWE intends to approach the market with a Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) for the provision of renewable solar energy supplying AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)) via a direct wire connection. The Generator's scope includes the design, obtaining of land and planning permission for, associated construction, operations and maintenance of a solar PV farm directly connected to the AWE(B) site via a private wire, together with all associated secondary consents, licences, permissions, and approvals. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier for a term of 30 years, with no option to extend beyond the term. The total contract value is expected as PS48m ex VAT. Interested parties must register their intention to participate by emailing AWEProcurement@AWE.co.uk using subject: AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B)) . Upon receipt, AWE will issue the interested party with a) a link to register on AWE's Procurement Portal and b) a Confidentiality Agreement. Completion of both are mandatory to access the full suite of tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e81dae-198b-43f4-8357-9bf6a21b011b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2205ef4-45e2-433c-8c84-a0bea65325ba
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

45000000 - Construction work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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