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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fcf6

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking proposals for the Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) in partnership with the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS). The project involves creating a renewable energy solution at the depot in Waterbeach to support the decarbonisation of their refuse vehicle fleet, with key elements like a Solar Photovoltaic Array, Electric Vehicle Chargers, and Energy Storage System. The procurement process is planned to be operational by June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies skilled in works related to industrial buildings construction, renewable energy solutions, and power management systems. Businesses with experience in delivering integrated energy projects and innovative environmental solutions could find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The emphasis on sustainability and decarbonisation aligns well with companies committed to green initiatives and community-friendly projects.

## Notice

Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council has made a commitment to decarbonise its fleet of refuse vehicles by 2030, which currently accounts for around 1,800 tonnes of CO2 per year. To support fleet decarbonisation and meet the Councils' 2028 and 2030 net zero targets, there is an urgent need for an on-site renewable energy solution to enable charging of electric vehicles at its depot in Waterbeach, where the local electricity network has insufficient capacity to meet the charging requirements of the Councils' fleet. The depot is located at Dickerson Industrial Estate, Cambridge CB5 0PG, off the A10, in between the Cambridge Research Park and Waterbeach Waste Management Park. South Cambridgeshire District Council, on behalf of the GCSWS, will soon be procuring for the development and delivery of an integrated renewable energy and storage solution, to be operational by from June 2025, which will include: * Ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Array * Local grid infrastructure including Local grid energy Centre * Electric Refuse Vehicle Chargers * Energy/Power Management system * Energy Storage System * Mains Point of Connection to the UKPN electricity distribution network Innovative proposals to derive further environmental and community benefits from the project are also encouraged through the procurement e.g. potential re-use of EV batteries for energy storage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Development and Delivery of Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council has made a commitment to decarbonise its fleet of refuse vehicles by 2030, which currently accounts for around 1,800 tonnes of CO2 per year. To support fleet decarbonisation and meet the Councils' 2028 and 2030 net zero targets, there is an urgent need for an on-site renewable energy solution to enable charging of electric vehicles at its depot in Waterbeach, where the local electricity network has insufficient capacity to meet the charging requirements of the Councils' fleet. The depot is located at Dickerson Industrial Estate, Cambridge CB5 0PG, off the A10, in between the Cambridge Research Park and Waterbeach Waste Management Park. South Cambridgeshire District Council, on behalf of the GCSWS, will soon be procuring for the development and delivery of an integrated renewable energy and storage solution, to be operational by from June 2025, which will include: * Ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Array * Local grid infrastructure including Local grid energy Centre * Electric Refuse Vehicle Chargers * Energy/Power Management system * Energy Storage System * Mains Point of Connection to the UKPN electricity distribution network Innovative proposals to derive further environmental and community benefits from the project are also encouraged through the procurement e.g. potential re-use of EV batteries for energy storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000511-2024 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2024 at 14:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000511-2024
- 14 Nov 2023 at 08:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033543-2023
- 15 Sep 2023 at 10:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027309-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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