--- title: "Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10dc9496-9f89-4aa9-b946-30cc07d2eabf.json) ## Summary West Berkshire Council has announced an active tender for the "Design and Construction of 20 MWp Grazeley Solar Farm in West Berkshire." This procurement falls under the "Construction work" category, with additional classifications including solar installation and solar energy. The tender follows a restricted procedure (above threshold) and seeks Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) proposals for a turn-key design, installation, and commissioning of the solar farm. Key dates include a supplier briefing event on 8th November and the tender period ending on 15th January 2025. The contract will span from 1st May 2025 to 28th February 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy and large-scale construction projects. Companies with expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction of solar energy systems are particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive scope of work and the high value of the contract (£17,600,000) make it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio and enter the renewable energy sector. ## Notice Supplier Briefing Event - Friday 8th November on Teams at 11am - 12.30pm. Please register on our procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home) and send a message through the portal to confirm your attendance. A Teams link will then be sent nearer the date. The Council are seeking EPC (Engineer Procure and Construct) proposals for the turn-key design, installation and commissioning of the 20 MWp Solar Farm in West Berkshire. The Contractor's scope will include all works required to deliver a fully compliant, safe, efficient and working installation. This Procurement will seek to pre-qualify capable and interested organisations and then evaluate shortlisted Supplier bids, including technical and commercial proposals, in order to award a contract to a single preferred Supplier. Additional information: Please register on our procurement portal to apply for this contract: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815ace0b-3115-4052-8594-727947683d0e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09330000 - Solar energy - 09332000 - Solar installation - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815ace0b-3115-4052-8594-727947683d0e - 30 Oct 2024 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815ace0b-3115-4052-8594-727947683d0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815ace0b-3115-4052-8594-727947683d0e 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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