Planning

AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

AWE PLC

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The AWE plc is planning a tender for the AWE Aldermaston Solar Project in the solar energy industry. The project aims to secure a direct wire Power Purchase Agreement for a 20MWp+ solar generation asset, with an estimated total value of £46 million. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with market engagement activities ongoing. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by completing the "Expression of Interest Document" by the deadline of Monday 3rd April 2023. The procurement is being carried out by AWE plc, a body governed by public law in the defence sector.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in solar energy, electricity, and renewable energy sectors to engage in a potentially lucrative contract. Companies capable of providing solar generation assets and related services in the UK, particularly around AWE Aldermaston in Reading RG7 4PR, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers the opportunity for growth through securing a significant contract with a known public sector entity, thus expanding business operations and contributing to the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

AWE Aldermaston 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 20MWp+

Lot Information

Lot 1

** 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 20MWp+ The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of PS46m, subject to contract duration. Interested parties are invited to complete the "Expression of Interest Document" attached to the Contracts Finder notice (link below) and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Monday 3rd April 2023. Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c078027-7e23-4c59-b4e0-df92894b1f1f This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007943-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
14 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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