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title: "AWE Aldermaston Solar Project"
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# AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-473e38e7-21cf-49db-968a-61e8b6a298a5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the AWE Aldermaston Solar Project, a solar energy project classified under CPV code 09330000. The project is located in Aldermaston, Reading, United Kingdom (postal code RG7 4PR) in the South East region. The tender, at the planning stage, aims to source a Power Purchase Agreement for a 20MWp+ solar generation asset, with an estimated total spend of £46m. Interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest Document by Monday 3rd April 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2023 to 1st December 2048.

This opportunity offered by the Ministry of Defence is suitable for businesses involved in the solar energy sector and related industries. Companies seeking to provide solar generation assets and secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreements would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Ministry's procurement method and type are not specified, but the communication regarding the future notice date is set for 15th May 2023, providing potential bidders with a clear timeline to engage with the process and plan their submissions accordingly.

## Notice

** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition ** AWE proposes to source a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset. The intended minimum solar generation asset size is 20MWp+ The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of PS46m, subject to contract duration. Interested parties are invited to complete the attached "Expression of Interest Document" and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Monday 3rd April 2023. This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c078027-7e23-4c59-b4e0-df92894b1f1f |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2048 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| 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 | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 09:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c078027-7e23-4c59-b4e0-df92894b1f1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c078027-7e23-4c59-b4e0-df92894b1f1f
  20th March 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb8fe53d-a00a-4703-b194-656d115813c9
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