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

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 09:17

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09 May 2025 at 17:41

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09 May 2025 at 17:28

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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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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f571f8e6-146d-4fa3-b942-594240fc11ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Taylor
Contact Email
helen.taylor@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954 713452

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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