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title: "AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d01d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d01d

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## Summary

AWE PLC has announced a planned procurement process for the "AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))," falling under the industry category of electricity supply installations within the works procurement category. This tender aims to secure a contract for the design, construction, and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm to supply renewable energy directly to the AWE Burghfield site in Reading, UK. The procurement method will follow the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). Key dates include a future notice date on the 11th of February, 2025, and interested parties should submit their intention to participate as soon as possible. The contract term is for 30 years, with no extensions, and an estimated total value of £48 million excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in renewable energy design, construction, and maintenance. It provides a long-term contract, fostering stable revenue streams and potential growth in the solar energy sector. Businesses adept in securing planning permissions, land acquisition, and operations of large-scale solar PV farms are well-suited to compete. The project includes extensive tasks such as obtaining all necessary consents, managing construction work, and ensuring ongoing maintenance, catering to companies with expertise in both technical and regulatory aspects of solar energy projects.

## Notice

AWE intends to approach the market with a Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) for the provision of renewable solar energy supplying AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)) via a direct wire connection. The Generator's scope includes the design, obtaining of land and planning permission for, associated construction, operations and maintenance of a solar PV farm directly connected to the AWE(B) site via a private wire, together with all associated secondary consents, licences, permissions, and approvals. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier for a term of 30 years, with no option to extend beyond the term. The total contract value is expected as PS48m ex VAT. Interested parties must register their intention to participate by emailing AWEProcurement@AWE.co.uk using subject: AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B)) . Upon receipt, AWE will issue the interested party with a) a link to register on AWE's Procurement Portal and b) a Confidentiality Agreement. Completion of both are mandatory to access the full suite of tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Procurement is for the provision of renewable Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy supplying AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)). The Solar PV farm will deliver 11 Megawatt Peak (MWp) via a direct private wire connection. The Supplier shall (but not limited to): * Design the solar PV farm and associated connections; * Obtain land and necessary planning permission, including: all associated secondary consents; Licences; Permissions and approvals for construction; * Construct and commission solar PV farm; * Operate and maintain the Solar PV farm for the Contract Term. The Contract will run for a period of 30 years with no option to extend beyond the initial term. Form of Contract shall be a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). At the end of the Contract the operational facility shall be handed over to AWE. The estimated total value of the Contract is PS48m exc VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001297-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| 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 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 09:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001297-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awe.co.uk

## Provenance

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