Planning

AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 09:24

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the AWE Aldermaston Solar Project, a solar energy project classified under CPV code 09330000. The project is located in Aldermaston, Reading, United Kingdom (postal code RG7 4PR) in the South East region. The tender, at the planning stage, aims to source a Power Purchase Agreement for a 20MWp+ solar generation asset, with an estimated total spend of £46m. Interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest Document by Monday 3rd April 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2023 to 1st December 2048.

This opportunity offered by the Ministry of Defence is suitable for businesses involved in the solar energy sector and related industries. Companies seeking to provide solar generation assets and secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreements would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Ministry's procurement method and type are not specified, but the communication regarding the future notice date is set for 15th May 2023, providing potential bidders with a clear timeline to engage with the process and plan their submissions accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

Notice Description

** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition ** AWE proposes to source a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset. The intended minimum solar generation asset size is 20MWp+ The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of PS46m, subject to contract duration. Interested parties are invited to complete the attached "Expression of Interest Document" and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Monday 3rd April 2023. This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c078027-7e23-4c59-b4e0-df92894b1f1f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2048 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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