Published date: 27 April 2023

Last edited date: 7 June 2023

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 2 October 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Solar energy - 09330000

Location of contract

RG30 3RR

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_355397/1208567

Published date

27 April 2023

Approach to market date

2 October 2023

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

3 May 2049

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition **

AWE proposes to source a secure direct wire Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar generation asset. The intended minimum solar generation asset size is 10MWp+

The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of £30m, subject to contract duration.

AWE will enter the second phase of market engagement by hosting preliminary market consultation meetings with parties who have completed and returned the "Expression of Interest Document". Further expressions of interest may be registered by completing the "Expression of Interest Document" attached and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Friday 29th September 2023.

This competition is subject to PCR regulations.


About the buyer

Contact name

AWE plc

Address

Burghfield
Reading
RG30 3RR
England

Email

AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk