Planning

Solar farm 2 Construction

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the construction of a large-scale solar farm on council-owned land. The initiative, titled "Solar farm 2 Construction," falls under the services industry category, specifically regarding sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Located in various regions across the United Kingdom, this project aims to help offset the council's carbon emissions from electricity and gas usage, with the possibility of retailing any excess. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice anticipated on 1st June 2026, and the contract period scheduled to start on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2027.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and renewable energy solutions. With a focus on sustainability, companies possessing expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and carbon reduction strategies will find this procurement particularly appealing. Suitable candidates are likely to include firms with experience in solar energy and environmental management, offering them the potential for growth through collaboration with a public authority in the sub-central government sector. Engaging in this initiative could bolster a company's portfolio and enhance their reputation in delivering environmentally-focused services.

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Notice Title

Solar farm 2 Construction

Notice Description

Large scale solar farm on Council owned land will allow the council to offset its carbon emissions from electricity and gas usage and possibly 'retail' any excess.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038608-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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