---
title: "AWE Aldermaston Solar Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-815d103e-706d-4228-a338-dac202621763"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-06-07"
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# AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-815d103e-706d-4228-a338-dac202621763

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the AWE Aldermaston Solar Project in Reading, England. The project falls under the solar energy industry category and aims to award a Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset. The estimated contract period is 25 years with an anticipated total spend of £46m. Interested parties must submit their "Expression of Interest Document" by the deadline of Friday 29th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in solar energy projects to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with experience in renewable energy, particularly solar generation assets, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence will facilitate market consultation meetings with interested parties, providing a platform for potential suppliers to showcase their expertise in solar energy solutions.

## 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. AWE will enter the second phase of market engagement by hosting preliminary market consultation meetings with parties who have completed and returned the "Expression of Interest Document". Further expressions of interest may be registered by completing the "Expression of Interest Document" attached and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Friday 29th September 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/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2049 |
| 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

- 7 Jun 2023 at 10:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0
- 27 Apr 2023 at 17:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0
  7th June 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42b2355d-fa2a-40bb-b3c5-375dd396e340
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8da820b-9cf1-46e8-ac3c-b2735dc4cc5e
  n/a

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