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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)" is being conducted by the South Cambridgeshire District Council, in partnership with Cambridge City Council. This tender is focused on construction work for industrial buildings and falls under the 'works' category. It is located in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire in the UKH12 region. This procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for receipt of tenders having been extended to 20th June 2025 at 17:00. Following the tender stage, the opening of bids is scheduled for the same day at 14:00. The procurement follows an open procedure and is covered by GPA agreements.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for companies specializing in renewable energy infrastructure. The WREN project requires the design and construction of a solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS), making it ideal for companies with experience in large-scale renewable installations. This project also supports the electrification of waste service vehicles, thus offering potential growth for businesses focused on green technologies and sustainable construction solutions. The contract has the potential for annual renewal, further extending opportunities for long-term engagement and business expansion within the green energy sector.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

Notice Description

The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process. GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire General Description of the works: The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0f137c8a-b221-f011-8136-005056b64545

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process. GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire General Description of the works: The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0f137c8a-b221-f011-8136-005056b64545

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033653-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Helen Taylor
Contact Email
helen.taylor@scambs.gov.uk, procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954713452

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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