Planning

Esgair Maen EOI

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 12:40

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is initiating a procurement process to develop a wind energy project titled "Esgair Maen EOI". The project is set within the NRW-managed estate and involves entering into a lease agreement for the development, which includes construction, maintenance, and decommissioning rights. The lessee will be required to pay an annual market rent. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the main industry category identified as services, specifically under the electricity classification (CPV code 09310000). The initiative, located in Cardiff, aims to establish a renewable energy site, with business parties encouraged to express their interest through the Sell2Wales website. Katie Lewis-Davies is the point of contact for Natural Resources Wales, headquartered at their offices in Cathays Park, Cardiff.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the renewable energy sector, especially those specialising in wind energy development. Companies with expertise in site development, construction, and energy infrastructure will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The initiative not only provides a potential revenue stream through a shared gross revenue lease model but also invites businesses to contribute to sustainable energy efforts. Enterprises with experience in navigating public law bodies and proficient in delivering complex energy projects are particularly encouraged to compete for this opportunity. Participation in this tender can lead to substantial business growth through long-term involvement in government-partnered energy projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Esgair Maen EOI

Notice Description

This is an opportunity to develop wind energy on the NRW-managed estate within the red line boundary shown in Figure 1 in the document Esgair Maen EOI. The development opportunity would involve entering into a lease for use of the site, including a right of access for construction, maintenance and decommissioning. The lease would require the developer to pay an annual market rent for the use of the site based on a percentage of the gross revenue generated by the scheme. The lease would be contracted out from the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156731.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156731
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156731
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Katie Lewis-Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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