--- title: "Solar Farm at Barkham Ride, Barkham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03103e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03103e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03103e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03103e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-27" --- # Solar Farm at Barkham Ride, Barkham Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03103e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03103e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03103e.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council is initiating a tender for the installation of a solar farm at Barkham Ride and Commonfield Lane, Barkham, covering approximately 52 hectares. This construction project, classified under civil engineering works (CPV code 45200000), aims to establish around 67,000 solar photovoltaic panels with a capacity of nearly 29 MWp, alongside necessary infrastructure like inverters and a sub-station. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with contractor engagement anticipated to commence with expressions of interest due by early May 2022. The aim is to begin site works by September 2022 and complete them by May 2023. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in solar farm design and build, particularly those with experience in delivering renewable energy projects of 20 MWp or above within the UK. Companies that can showcase relevant case studies will have the chance to participate in market engagement events and further influence the tendering process. Suppliers with proven expertise in energy performance contracts are particularly encouraged to apply, positioning themselves to benefit from this large-scale renewable energy initiative in a collaborative environment. ## Notice Wokingham Borough Council is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement in relation to a proposed solar farm installation on approximately 52 hectares of agricultural land (High Barn Farm, Brook Farm and Rooks Nest Farm), owned by Wokingham Council, at Barkham Ride and Commonfield Lane, Barkham. It includes the installation of circa 67,000 solar photovoltaic panels (circa 29 MWp), inverters, transformers and cabins, a sub-station and grid connection to a SSEN substation 2km to the north on Barkham Road, together with associated landscaping, fencing, lighting and CCTV. We would be looking to engage with experienced solar farms design and build contractors. Planning permission for the Development has been approved and details of the scheme and the associated planning application documents can be viewed on the planning pages of the Council's website using application reference 211081 - https://planning.wokingham.gov.uk/FastWebPL/detail.asp?AltRef=211081&ApplicationNumber=211081&AddressPrefix=&Postcode=&KeywordSearch=&Submit=Search The aim is for works on site to start in September 2022 with completion to be achieved by May 2023. Suppliers with relevant experience are invited to submit a case study / example, demonstrating experience of at least one completed project of similar size (solar farm with capacity 20 MWp or above) delivered in the UK and / or engagement under energy performance contract. Suppliers with evidenced relevant experience will be invited to attend a virtual meeting via MS Teams. Exact date and time will be confirmed closer to the expressions of interest closing date via ProContract. Information obtained as part of the market engagement events will be carefully collated and incorporated into the subsequent tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Wokingham Borough Council is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement in relation to a proposed solar farm installation on approximately 52 hectares of agricultural land (High Barn Farm, Brook Farm and Rooks Nest Farm), owned by Wokingham Council, at Barkham Ride and Commonfield Lane, Barkham. It includes the installation of circa 67,000 solar photovoltaic panels (circa 29 MWp), inverters, transformers and cabins, a sub-station and grid connection to a SSEN substation 2km to the north on Barkham Road, together with associated landscaping, fencing, lighting and CCTV. We would be looking to engage with experienced solar farms design and build contractors. Planning permission for the Development has been approved and details of the scheme and the associated planning application documents can be viewed on the planning pages of the Council's website using application reference 211081 - https://planning.wokingham.gov.uk/FastWebPL/detail.asp?AltRef=211081&ApplicationNumber=211081&AddressPrefix=&Postcode=&KeywordSearch=&Submit=Search The aim is for works on site to start in September 2022 with completion to be achieved by May 2023. Suppliers with relevant experience are invited to submit a case study / example, demonstrating experience of at least one completed project of similar size (solar farm with capacity 20 MWp or above) delivered in the UK and / or engagement under energy performance contract. Suppliers with evidenced relevant experience will be invited to attend a virtual meeting via MS Teams. Exact date and time will be confirmed closer to the expressions of interest closing date via ProContract. Information obtained as part of the market engagement events will be carefully collated and incorporated into the subsequent tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002469-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 27 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 27 Jan 2022 at 17:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002469-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wokingham.gov.uk - https://planning.wokingham.gov.uk/FastWebPL/detail.asp?AltRef=211081&ApplicationNumber=211081&AddressPrefix=&Postcode=&KeywordSearch=&Submit=Search ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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