Scope
Reference
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Description
The Waterbeach Renewable Energy Network WREN project is being delivered by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) in partnership with Cambridge City Council (City) under the title of Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to facilitate both authorities becoming net zero by 2050. South Cambridgeshire District Council will lead on the procurement process.
GCSWS are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to tender for the Design and construction of the WREN project, at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
General Description of the works:
The tender is for a single stage tender to complete the design based on the works information and complete the construction of the Solar farm and BESS
As part of the plans to meet these targets, the waste service is electrifying a proportion of its fleet, with 4 electric RCV (e-RCVs) currently operating within the service and an agreed programme to have a total of 18 electric e-RCVs operational by 2027/28, alongside electric vehicles for fleet management use. The WREN project will provide solar energy and battery storage to facilitate the e-RCVs.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,200,000 excluding VAT
- £6,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 April 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement with companies is likely to take place via email or electronic means. Please submit any questions/expressions of interest to sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 May 2025
Contracting authorities
South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-9624-BHXR
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6EA
United Kingdom
Email: sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government