---
title: "AWE(B) Solar Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d1f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# AWE(B) Solar Programme

Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d1f

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "AWE(B) Solar Programme" is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), a central government public authority located in Reading, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as a competitive flexible procedure, is outlined as a Power Purchase Agreement to supply renewable solar energy to AWE Burghfield via direct wire connection. The procurement method focuses on electricity supply installations within regions spanning across the UKC to UKK regions. The project encompasses the design, acquisition of land, planning permission, and all necessary consents for construction and operation. Key dates include the future notice date set for 30th July 2025, with the contract period planned from 30th June 2026 to 30th June 2051.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale solar energy projects and long-term energy contracts. Companies capable of managing complex project requirements, such as securing land, planning permissions, and adhering to operational maintenance standards, would be well-suited to compete. The significant contract value of £48 million, with gross estimates reaching £57.6 million, presents a lucrative opportunity for business growth and long-term partnership with a prominent governmental authority.

## Notice

AWE intends to award a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) 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, together with all associated secondary consents, licences, permissions and approvals. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier for a term of 25 years, with no option to extend beyond the term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024643-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2051 |
| 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 | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024643-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awe.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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