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title: "Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Docks Way Landfill Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfc2"
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published: "2026-07-21"
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# Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Docks Way Landfill Site

Buyer: CYSON CYMRU  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfc2

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## Summary

Cyson Cymru, acting on behalf of Newport City Council, has initiated an active tender process for the design and construction of a solar farm and battery energy storage system at the Docks Way Landfill Site in Newport. This tender falls under the industry category of construction and solar installation, with a particular focus on renewable energy solutions. It involves a contract for the turnkey design, installation, and commissioning of a solar farm with a 1.1MWp capacity and a 2MWh DC battery system. The procurement method is open competition, and the tender stage is currently active. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 17th August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 10th August 2026. The contract period is expected to start on 28th August 2026 and conclude on 2nd April 2029, with the construction being undertaken in 2026/7.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, procurement, and construction, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy technologies like solar power. The project’s scale, with a projected value of £2.7 million, is ideal for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy infrastructure. Companies with knowledge in large-scale electrical installations and who can deliver high-quality work focused on energy efficiency and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the tender is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, familiarity with local guidelines and incentives for renewable projects can provide a competitive edge.

## Notice

Cyson Cymru, on behalf of Newport City Council (NCC), is seeking Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposals for the turnkey design, installation, and commissioning of the solar farm and a DC coupled battery with a 400V grid connection at the Newport City Council's recycling centre depot in Newport, to form a fully compliant and working installation. It is anticipated that the EPC contract will be awarded in 2026, and the design and construction will be undertaken in 2026/7. The Contractor will be responsible for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic and battery system (the 'Works') up to 1.1MWp in gross PV capacity with a 2MWh DC battery energy storage system (BESS) on the land shown in Appendix 19.3 of the Specification, and located at grid reference ST306857. ITT Reference: ITT_126083 Please note that a pre market engagement notice was previously published in relation to this tender. MAR594663

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 2 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 11:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068661-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068661-2026
  21st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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