Planning

AWE Burghfield Solar Project

AWE PLC

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Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The AWE plc is planning a tender for the AWE Burghfield Solar Project, focusing on sourcing a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset valued at £30 million. The procurement is in the goods category under the Solar energy classification. Interested parties have until Monday 3rd April 2023 to express interest. The location for delivery is AWE Burghfield in Reading, UK. The intended minimum solar generation asset size is 10MWp+ with an estimated 25-year contract duration.

This procurement process by AWE plc presents an opportunity for businesses involved in solar energy projects and electricity generation. Companies specializing in solar technology and energy services would be well-suited to compete. The tender allows for market engagement, emphasizing the importance of securing a Power Purchase Agreement for the solar generation asset. The communication mentions a future notice date of 15th May 2023, signaling a timeline for potential further developments in the procurement process.

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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+

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 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 "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/487bb77a-30e0-4aad-8830-2195eab5cb67 This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007944-2023
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
£30,000,000 £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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Burghfield & Mortimer
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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