Tender

Battery Energy Storage - Knook Camp

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for the "Battery Energy Storage - Knook Camp" project, set within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process aims to design, deliver, and install a Battery Energy Storage system complemented by ancillary infrastructure to optimise Solar PV energy contributions at the UK Defence Training Estate. The tender, published on 1st April 2026, is currently at the tender stage, with the procurement method described as a restricted procedure above threshold. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 17th April 2026. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, is classified under "Mechanical and electrical engineering services" and spans from June 2026 to March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering, especially those focused on energy solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate and can leverage their expertise in sustainable energy solutions to contribute to the Ministry of Defence's Net Zero targets. Businesses with capabilities in designing and deploying energy storage solutions and infrastructure, particularly those that can integrate existing renewable energy sources like Solar PV, will find this project aligns well with their offerings. The contract promises a chance for substantial growth and visibility within the energy sector, supplying vital energy resilience to the Defence Estate.

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Notice Title

Battery Energy Storage - Knook Camp

Notice Description

The project is to design, deliver and install a Battery Energy Storage and all supporting infrastructure at Knook Camp on the UK Defence Training Estate (UK DTE). The battery energy storage must be designed and installed to exploit the contribution of existing on-site Solar PV energy on site, and maximise return of investment during the first 3 years. The objective is to reduce the reliance of energy supply from the National Grid, whilst providing energy resilience and contributing to the MOD's Net Zero target and the project must be delivered in '26/'27 financial year, within budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2197082-647c-481e-a0f3-070eb2927e81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a537841-03b2-4d46-b287-cf9d16bb0a43
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TILSHEAD
Postcode
SP3 4RS
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

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