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title: "AWE Burghfield Solar Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef2b5c04-8d08-4781-8b08-9e69d48cc6d6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-06-07"
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# AWE Burghfield Solar Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef2b5c04-8d08-4781-8b08-9e69d48cc6d6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning the AWE Burghfield Solar Project in Reading, England. The project falls under the industry category of Solar energy and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is set to start on 1st December 2023, with a total estimated spend of £30m and a contract duration of 25 years. The procurement process includes market engagement activities and preliminary market consultation meetings with interested parties by the 2nd of May 2023.

The AWE Burghfield Solar Project by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the solar energy sector to engage in a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement for a solar generation asset. The procurement process is vital for companies aiming to secure long-term contracts in the renewable energy sector. Businesses with experience in solar energy projects and an interest in long-term partnerships would be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process.

## 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. 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/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0 |
| 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 | 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

- 7 Jun 2023 at 10:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0
- 27 Apr 2023 at 17:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53627778-b055-44a2-9b95-0e5f85de1ef0
  7th June 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b9b8d6a-8354-4565-afa8-3c331557f6c5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18eddc4f-8da6-4cb8-837a-4c717f85c231
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