Tender

Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has announced an active tender for the "Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire." This procurement falls under the "Construction work" category, with additional classifications including solar installation and solar energy. The tender follows a restricted procedure (above threshold) and seeks Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) proposals for a turn-key design, installation, and commissioning of the solar farm. Key dates include a supplier briefing event on 8th November and the tender period ending on 15th January 2025. The contract will span from 1st May 2025 to 28th February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy and large-scale construction projects. Companies with expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction of solar energy systems are particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive scope of work and the high value of the contract (£17,600,000) make it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio and enter the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire

Notice Description

Supplier Briefing Event - Friday 8th November on Teams at 11am - 12.30pm. Please register on our procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home) and send a message through the portal to confirm your attendance. A Teams link will then be sent nearer the date. The Council are seeking EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals for the turn-key design, installation and commissioning of the 20 MWp Solar Farm in West Berkshire. The Contractor's scope will include all works required to deliver a fully compliant, safe, efficient and working installation. This Procurement will seek to pre-qualify capable and interested organisations and then evaluate shortlisted Supplier bids, including technical and commercial proposals, in order to award a contract to a single preferred Supplier. Additional information: Please register on our procurement portal to apply for this contract: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815ace0b-3115-4052-8594-727947683d0e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

09332000 - Solar installation

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG14 5LD
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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