Planning

AWE Burghfield Solar Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the AWE Burghfield Solar Project in Reading, England (RG30 3RR), in the Solar energy industry category. The tender, with a status of 'planned', aims to source a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset, with an estimated total spend of £30m. Interested parties must submit an 'Expression of Interest Document' by the deadline of Monday 3rd April 2023. The competition is subject to PCR regulations, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st December 2023 and end on 1st December 2048.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in solar energy to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence for a solar generation asset. Companies with expertise in renewable energy projects, specifically in solar energy, are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves market engagement initially, with potential for significant business growth through securing a secure direct wire PPA, with no optional extensions. Businesses interested in sustainable energy solutions should consider participating in this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to green energy initiatives.

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Notice Title

AWE Burghfield 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 10MWp+ The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of PS30m, 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487bb77a-30e0-4aad-8830-2195eab5cb67
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
AWE plc
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG30 3RR
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
Burghfield & Mortimer
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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