South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is overseeing the procurement for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) project, in partnership with Cambridge City Council under the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS). The project aims to facilitate both councils in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The procurement method is an open procedure for the design and construction of a solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, situated in the East of England. The tender process is currently active, and the deadline for submissions is set for 20th June 2025 at 17:00 BST. Work is anticipated to commence on 7th August 2025 and conclude by 6th August 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in renewable energy infrastructure. With a projected contract value of £5,000,000, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for the project scope. The WREN project will support the electrification of waste service fleets with solar energy and BESS solutions, offering growth prospects for companies adept in industrial building construction, renewable energy projects, and sustainable innovations. The process requires a single-stage tender to complete both the design and construction based on comprehensive works information, promising a lucrative opportunity for qualified businesses to contribute to sustainable development goals in the region.

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Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th June 2025 09:17:47 AM

Tender Deadline

20th June 2025 16:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process. GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire General Description of the works: The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs. Bidders interesting in submitting a tender need to go to our portal to download the tender documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f137c8a-b221-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=dded1fa7-b421-f011-8136-005056b64545
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-ba57fbab-4d9c-4dcd-9fcf-9ca8ec92ee3d

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45213250

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Helen Taylor

Buyer Email

helen.taylor@scambs.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1954 713452

Buyer Address

South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6EA

England

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Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 17:41:47 PM

Tender Deadline

20th June 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process. GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire General Description of the works: The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs. Bidders interesting in submitting a tender need to go to our portal to download the tender documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f137c8a-b221-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=dded1fa7-b421-f011-8136-005056b64545
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-ba57fbab-4d9c-4dcd-9fcf-9ca8ec92ee3d

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45213250

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Helen Taylor

Buyer Email

helen.taylor@scambs.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1954 713452

Buyer Address

South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6EA

England

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Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 17:28:29 PM

Tender Deadline

20th June 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process. GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire General Description of the works: The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-ba57fbab-4d9c-4dcd-9fcf-9ca8ec92ee3d

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45213250

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Helen Taylor

Buyer Email

helen.taylor@scambs.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1954 713452

Buyer Address

South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6EA

England

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