Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
AWE Plc
Reading
RG7 4PR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
AWE Aldermaston Solar Project
Reference number
AWE 1282
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09330000 - Solar energy
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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 20MWp+
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £46,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09330000 - Solar energy
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
AWE Aldermaston, Reading RG7 4PR
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
** 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 20MWp+
The intention is to award the PPA for an estimated 25 year period with no optional extensions and anticipated total spend of £46m, 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 to the Contracts Finder notice (link below) and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Tuesday 2nd May 2023.
Contracts Finder Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ba3d91-e8e2-48a5-b69e-1b140f6159c0
This competition is subject to PCR regulations.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 May 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No