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TenderUpdate

07 Jun 2023 at 11:52

Planning

27 Apr 2023 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The AWE Plc, a buying organization in Aldermaston, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "AWE Aldermaston Solar Project" in the solar energy industry category. The procurement stage is planned, with a focus on market engagement for a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset sized at 20MWp+. Key dates include completing the "Expression of Interest Document" by Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for preliminary market consultation meetings, and returning it by Friday 29th September 2023. Interested parties can find more details on the Contracts Finder notice provided in the description.

This tender by AWE Plc presents business growth opportunities for firms specialised in solar energy solutions. Companies capable of providing and managing secure direct wire PPAs for solar generation assets, especially of larger capacities, are well-suited to compete. The estimated total spend for the PPA is £46 million over a 25-year period. As this tender progresses through different stages, businesses in the energy and renewables sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale solar projects, should closely monitor any updates and deadlines to enhance their chances of securing this significant procurement contract.

How relevant is this notice?

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. 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 to the Contracts Finder notice (link below) and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0 This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c4e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016111-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
7 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALDERMASTON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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