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.

Planning

AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

AWE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th January 2025 09:57:07 AM
Contract Summary

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 £48m 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04d01d

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45315300

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

AWE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Room 20, Building F161.2 Atomic Weapons Establishment

READING

RG74PR

United Kingdom

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AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

AWE

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