Planning

AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

AWE PLC

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15 Jan 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

AWE PLC has announced a planned procurement process for the "AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))," falling under the industry category of electricity supply installations within the works procurement category. This tender aims to secure a contract for the design, construction, and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm to supply renewable energy directly to the AWE Burghfield site in Reading, UK. The procurement method will follow the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). Key dates include a future notice date on the 11th of February, 2025, and interested parties should submit their intention to participate as soon as possible. The contract term is for 30 years, with no extensions, and an estimated total value of £48 million excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in renewable energy design, construction, and maintenance. It provides a long-term contract, fostering stable revenue streams and potential growth in the solar energy sector. Businesses adept in securing planning permissions, land acquisition, and operations of large-scale solar PV farms are well-suited to compete. The project includes extensive tasks such as obtaining all necessary consents, managing construction work, and ensuring ongoing maintenance, catering to companies with expertise in both technical and regulatory aspects of solar energy projects.

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Notice Title

AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

Notice Description

AWE intends to approach the market with a Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) for the provision of renewable solar energy supplying AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)) via a direct wire connection. The Generator's scope includes the design, obtaining of land and planning permission for, associated construction, operations and maintenance of a solar PV farm directly connected to the AWE(B) site via a private wire, together with all associated secondary consents, licences, permissions, and approvals. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier for a term of 30 years, with no option to extend beyond the term. The total contract value is expected as PS48m ex VAT. Interested parties must register their intention to participate by emailing AWEProcurement@AWE.co.uk using subject: AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B)) . Upon receipt, AWE will issue the interested party with a) a link to register on AWE's Procurement Portal and b) a Confidentiality Agreement. Completion of both are mandatory to access the full suite of tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Procurement is for the provision of renewable Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy supplying AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)). The Solar PV farm will deliver 11 Megawatt Peak (MWp) via a direct private wire connection. The Supplier shall (but not limited to): * Design the solar PV farm and associated connections; * Obtain land and necessary planning permission, including: all associated secondary consents; Licences; Permissions and approvals for construction; * Construct and commission solar PV farm; * Operate and maintain the Solar PV farm for the Contract Term. The Contract will run for a period of 30 years with no option to extend beyond the initial term. Form of Contract shall be a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). At the end of the Contract the operational facility shall be handed over to AWE. The estimated total value of the Contract is PS48m exc VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d01d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001297-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

45000000 - Construction work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2025Expired
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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