---
title: "UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034965"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2022-06-22"
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# UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034965

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage for the UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement, aimed at supplying electricity through solar power for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement project, classified under the solar energy industry category, is set to take place at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. A virtual supplier event is scheduled for Thursday, 21st July 2022, at 13:30 BST, allowing potential bidders to engage and clarify any queries. Interested parties must register by 14:00 BST on Wednesday, 20th July 2022, to participate in this event.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar energy solutions, particularly those capable of managing the end-to-end process of solar project implementation, including securing land and obtaining planning permissions. With an estimated contract value of up to £50 million over a potential term of 25 years, firms with demonstrable expertise in solar power development within a 5km radius of Harwell would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly for companies offering innovative and cost-effective energy solutions.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to supply electricity via direct wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). A contract of up to 25 years to supply electricity is being sought via direct wire due to grid capacity limitations at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to provide electricity via direct wire (behind the meter) solar PPA for the STFC. Direct wire is sought from any supplier who is able to secure land within 5km of the site in Harwell, Oxfordshire, who has a demonstrable expertise in solar power, and who can manage the full end-to-end process, including all planning permissions, system development etc. STFC is seeking to enter into a contract with one supplier at a price of pence per kilowatt hour that can demonstrate best value to the public sector for that period. The estimated value given in this PIN is purely indicative at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017088-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017088-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=699633202

## Provenance

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