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title: "Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06620e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CYSON CYMRU"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site

Buyer: CYSON CYMRU  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06620e

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## Summary

Cyson Cymru, a public authority adhering to Welsh devolved regulations, is in the planning stage for a tender concerning the design and construction of a solar farm and battery energy storage system at Docksway Landfill Site, located in Newport, UK. The procurement falls under the works category and includes construction, electrical installation, solar energy, and batteries. Interested parties are invited to engage by responding to the preliminary market engagement notice by 17:00 hours on 20th March 2026, with future notices expected by 27th March 2026. This project highlights Cyson Cymru's role as a buyer in sub-central government activities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in civil engineering, renewable energy, and electrical installation sectors. As Cyson Cymru is seeking innovative solutions for solar energy project development, firms specialising in construction, solar energy systems, and battery technology are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated project value of £2.9 million offers a substantial chance for business expansion and establishes a collaborative environment poised for technological advancement and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market that Cyson Cymru plan to undertake preliminary market engagement for the Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System at Docksway Landfill Site. Cyson Cymru will issue a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender document to all parties who register an interest in this notice along with a series of questions. All responses to the engagement email will be kept private and confidential. The responses will assist Cyson Cymru in finalising the specification ready for an open tendering procedure. All bidders who respond to the pre-market engagement will be invited to tender along with any further bidders who wish to take part. All responses to the Pre market engagement must be received by 17:00 hours on Friday 20th March 2026.

### Planning Information

Cyson Cymru will issue a draft copy of the Invitation to Tender document to all parties who register an interest in this notice along with a series of questions.
Bidders are encouraged to raise any concerns about the draft copy of the Invitation to Tender Document. 
All responses to the engagement email will be kept private and confidential. The responses will assist Cyson Cymru in finalising the specification ready for an open tendering procedure. 
All bidders who respond to the pre-market engagement will be invited to tender along with any further bidders who wish to take part.
All responses to the Pre market engagement must be received by 17:00 hours on Friday 20th March 2026. 
Please email tom.young@cysoncymru.co.uk to register your interest in this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019466-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 15 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYSON CYMRU |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8UG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019466-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019466-2026
  4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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