Planning

Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site

CYSON CYMRU

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 13:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyson Cymru, a public authority adhering to Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning stage for a tender concerning the design and construction of a solar farm and battery energy storage system at Docksway Landfill Site, located in Newport, UK. The procurement falls under the works category and includes construction, electrical installation, solar energy, and batteries. Interested parties are invited to engage by responding to the preliminary market engagement notice by 17:00 hours on 20th March 2026, with future notices expected by 27th March 2026. This project highlights Cyson Cymru's role as a buyer in sub-central government activities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in civil engineering, renewable energy, and electrical installation sectors. As Cyson Cymru is seeking innovative solutions for solar energy project development, firms specialising in construction, solar energy systems, and battery technology are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated project value of £2.9 million offers a substantial chance for business expansion and establishes a collaborative environment poised for technological advancement and environmental sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site

Notice Description

This notice is to inform the market that Cyson Cymru plan to undertake preliminary market engagement for the Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site. Cyson Cymru will issue a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender document to all parties who register an interest in this notice along with a series of questions. All responses to the engagement email will be kept private and confidential. The responses will assist Cyson Cymru in finalising the specification ready for an open tendering procedure. All bidders who respond to the pre-market engagement will be invited to tender along with any further bidders who wish to take part. All responses to the Pre market engagement must be received by 17:00 hours on Friday 20th March 2026.

Planning Information

Cyson Cymru will issue a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender document to all parties who register an interest in this notice along with a series of questions. Bidders are encouraged to raise any concerns about the draft copy of the Invitation to Tender Document. All responses to the engagement email will be kept private and confidential. The responses will assist Cyson Cymru in finalising the specification ready for an open tendering procedure. All bidders who respond to the pre-market engagement will be invited to tender along with any further bidders who wish to take part. All responses to the Pre market engagement must be received by 17:00 hours on Friday 20th March 2026. Please email tom.young@cysoncymru.co.uk to register your interest in this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06620e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019466-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

31440000 - Batteries

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 15 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYSON CYMRU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8UG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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