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title: "AWE Aldermaston Solar Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c4e3"
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# AWE Aldermaston Solar Project

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c4e3

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## Summary

The AWE Plc, a buying organization in Aldermaston, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "AWE Aldermaston Solar Project" in the solar energy industry category. The procurement stage is planned, with a focus on market engagement for a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset sized at 20MWp+. Key dates include completing the "Expression of Interest Document" by Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for preliminary market consultation meetings, and returning it by Friday 29th September 2023. Interested parties can find more details on the Contracts Finder notice provided in the description.

This tender by AWE Plc presents business growth opportunities for firms specialised in solar energy solutions. Companies capable of providing and managing secure direct wire PPAs for solar generation assets, especially of larger capacities, are well-suited to compete. The estimated total spend for the PPA is £46 million over a 25-year period. As this tender progresses through different stages, businesses in the energy and renewables sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale solar projects, should closely monitor any updates and deadlines to enhance their chances of securing this significant procurement contract.

## 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+

### Lot Information

Lot 1

** 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 to the Contracts Finder notice (link below) and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0 This competition is subject to PCR regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016111-2023 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000,000 |
| 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 | AWE PLC |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09330000 - Solar energy

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016111-2023
- 27 Apr 2023 at 17:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012204-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awe.co.uk
- https://www.awe.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0

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