--- title: "Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-26" --- # Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN) Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a5.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network (WREN), an initiative focused on decarbonising fleet operations, is spearheaded by South Cambridgeshire District Council in collaboration with Cambridge City Council. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £4.1 million, has been granted to VEV Services Limited and pertains to construction work for industrial buildings. This project is located in the UKH12 region, specifically at the Dickerson Industrial Estate, Cambridge, and is part of the larger agenda to achieve net zero targets by 2030 through renewable energy solutions. The open procedure procurement method has concluded with an award notice published on 26 August 2025, with a contract period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028, and potential extension options up to three additional years subject to renewal conditions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy, construction, and industrial facility development. With a mandate to support the electrification and decarbonisation of the Councils' refuse vehicles, companies with expertise in solar farm installations and energy storage solutions are particularly well-positioned to leverage this project for growth. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in sustainable infrastructure development stand to benefit from the open nature of the procurement process, which emphasises both cost-efficiency and quality in its award criteria. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract period is for the completion of the design (estimated at 3 months), then to complete the construction phase (estimated at 6 months) and an initial period of 2 years for operation and maintenance (during the warranty period) with the option to extend the contract for operation and maintenance each and every year up to a further 3 year period. Renewal: The contract period is for the completion of the design (estimated at 3 months), then to complete the construction phase (estimated at 6 months) and an initial period of 2 years for operation and maintenance (during the warranty period) with the option to extend the contract for operation and maintenance each and every year up to a further 3 year period. ### Planning Information Engagement with companies is likely to take place via email or electronic means. Please submit any questions/expressions of interest to sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051199-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 May 2025 | | Award date | 25 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,125,192 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | TLH East (England), TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VEV SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings ## Release History - 26 Aug 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051199-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 17:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020247-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 17:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020244-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015823-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051199-2025 26th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020247-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020244-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015823-2025 17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f137c8a-b221-f011-8136-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - http://www.vev.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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