Planning

AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jun 2023 at 10:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Apr 2023 at 17:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the AWE Aldermaston Solar Project in Reading, England. The project falls under the solar energy industry category and aims to award a Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset. The estimated contract period is 25 years with an anticipated total spend of £46m. Interested parties must submit their "Expression of Interest Document" by the deadline of Friday 29th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in solar energy projects to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in renewable energy, particularly solar generation assets, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence will facilitate market consultation meetings with interested parties, providing a platform for potential suppliers to showcase their expertise in solar energy solutions.

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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. AWE will enter the second phase of market engagement by hosting preliminary market consultation meetings with parties who have completed and returned the "Expression of Interest Document". Further expressions of interest may be registered by completing the "Expression of Interest Document" attached and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Friday 29th September 2023. This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-815d103e-706d-4228-a338-dac202621763
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0
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
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2049 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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