Tender

AWE Burghfield Solar Project

AWE PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

07 Jun 2023 at 11:10

Planning

27 Apr 2023 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The AWE Burghfield Solar Project is currently in the planning stage. AWE Plc is the buying organisation behind this tender in the solar energy industry category. The project aims to source a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset of at least 10MWp. The procurement process involves market engagement activities to gather interest prior to the final competition phase. Important dates include a deadline for returning the "Expression of Interest Document" by Friday 29th September 2023.

This tender for the AWE Burghfield Solar Project provides opportunities for businesses interested in solar energy projects. Companies specialising in solar energy generation and related services would be well-suited to compete. The planned procurement process allows for engagement with potential suppliers before the final competition phase, presenting a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities in securing a long-term Power Purchase Agreement. Businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those experienced in solar projects, are encouraged to participate and explore growth prospects through this tender.

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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. 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/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0 This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c4e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016116-2023
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
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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