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Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

South Cambridgeshire District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 11:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 May 2025 at 18:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 18:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN), an initiative focused on decarbonising fleet operations, is spearheaded by South Cambridgeshire District Council in collaboration with Cambridge City Council. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £4.1 million, has been granted to VEV Services Limited and pertains to construction work for industrial buildings. This project is located in the UKH12 region, specifically at the Dickerson Industrial Estate, Cambridge, and is part of the larger agenda to achieve net zero targets by 2030 through renewable energy solutions. The open procedure procurement method has concluded with an award notice published on 26 August 2025, with a contract period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028, and potential extension options up to three additional years subject to renewal conditions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, construction, and industrial facility development. With a mandate to support the electrification and decarbonisation of the Councils' refuse vehicles, companies with expertise in solar farm installations and energy storage solutions are particularly well-positioned to leverage this project for growth. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in sustainable infrastructure development stand to benefit from the open nature of the procurement process, which emphasises both cost-efficiency and quality in its award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

Notice Description

Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council has made a commitment to decarbonise its fleet of refuse vehicles by 2030, which currently accounts for around 1,800 tonnes of CO2 per year. To support fleet decarbonisation and meet the Councils' 2028 and 2030 net zero targets, there is an urgent need for an on-site renewable energy solution to enable charging of electric vehicles at its depot in Waterbeach, where the local electricity network has insufficient capacity to meet the charging requirements of the Councils' fleet. The depot is located at Dickerson Industrial Estate, Cambridge CB5 0PG, off the A10, in between the Cambridge Research Park and Waterbeach Waste Management Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract period is for the completion of the design (estimated at 3 months), then to complete the construction phase (estimated at 6 months) and an initial period of 2 years for operation and maintenance (during the warranty period) with the option to extend the contract for operation and maintenance each and every year up to a further 3 year period.

Renewal: The contract period is for the completion of the design (estimated at 3 months), then to complete the construction phase (estimated at 6 months) and an initial period of 2 years for operation and maintenance (during the warranty period) with the option to extend the contract for operation and maintenance each and every year up to a further 3 year period.

Planning Information

Engagement with companies is likely to take place via email or electronic means. Please submit any questions/expressions of interest to sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051199-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,125,192 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 May 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Additional Buyers

Cambridge City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEV SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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