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title: "AWE Burghfield Solar Project"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# AWE Burghfield Solar Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04e8fc0-63a7-4d9f-a083-511546295e97

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the AWE Burghfield Solar Project in Reading, England (RG30 3RR), in the Solar energy industry category. The tender, with a status of 'planned', aims to source a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset, with an estimated total spend of £30m. Interested parties must submit an 'Expression of Interest Document' by the deadline of Monday 3rd April 2023. The competition is subject to PCR regulations, and the contract period is expected to start on 1st December 2023 and end on 1st December 2048.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in solar energy to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence for a solar generation asset. Companies with expertise in renewable energy projects, specifically in solar energy, are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves market engagement initially, with potential for significant business growth through securing a secure direct wire PPA, with no optional extensions. Businesses interested in sustainable energy solutions should consider participating in this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to green energy initiatives.

## 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 10MWp+ The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of PS30m, 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/487bb77a-30e0-4aad-8830-2195eab5cb67 |
| 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 | RG30 3RR |
| 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 | Burghfield & Mortimer |
| 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 09:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487bb77a-30e0-4aad-8830-2195eab5cb67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487bb77a-30e0-4aad-8830-2195eab5cb67
  20th March 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8287a86-c919-4418-8c89-da59c95d147b
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