Planning

AWE Burghfield Solar Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jun 2023 at 10:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Apr 2023 at 17:14

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning the AWE Burghfield Solar Project in Reading, England. The project falls under the industry category of Solar energy and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is set to start on 1st December 2023, with a total estimated spend of £30m and a contract duration of 25 years. The procurement process includes market engagement activities and preliminary market consultation meetings with interested parties by the 2nd of May 2023.

The AWE Burghfield Solar Project by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the solar energy sector to engage in a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset. The procurement process is vital for companies aiming to secure long-term contracts in the renewable energy sector. Businesses with experience in solar energy projects and an interest in long-term partnerships would be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

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. 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-ef2b5c04-8d08-4781-8b08-9e69d48cc6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0
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
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

Further Information

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