AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B))
Atomic Weapons EstablishmentEstimated Value
Up to £48,000,000
Deadline
15 September 2026
Published
29 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The purpose of this procurement is to award a contract for supply of renewable (solar) energy via direct wire to AWE Burghfield (AWE(B)). Following completion of this Procurement, AWE intends to award the Contract to a single Supplier which has provided the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).
The Contract will run for a period of 26 years from the effective date. The terms being used for this Procurement is bespoke Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and will be made available to shortlisted bidders at ISIT stage.
There will be no option for AWE to extend the Contract. The Contract will comprise a fixed price tariff with appropriate indexation.
Key dates
- Duration
- 26 years
Contact & helpdesk
Interested parties must register their intention to participate by emailing AWEProcurement@AWE.co.uk using subject: AWE Solar Programme - Burghfield (AWE(B)).
Additional details
Upon receipt, AWE will issue the interested party with a link to register on AWE's Procurement Portal, and mandatory a Confidentiality Agreement. Completion of both are mandatory to access the tender documents.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Withheld Section94 supplier
6 contracts wonlatest 21 Aug 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£6m
total awarded
- 2
MHP GROUP LIMITED
£111,500
total awarded
- 3
This information has been omitted from this notice in accordance with s.94 Procurement Act 2023
1 contract wonlatest 15 Jun 2026ends 14 May 2027£916,731
total awarded
- 4
Withheld Section 108 Supplier
£3m
total awarded
- 5
Withheld Section 94 Supplier
1 contract wonlatest 29 Apr 2026£411m
total awarded
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Atomic Weapons EstablishmentKey Dates
Published
29 July 2026
Submission deadline
15 September 2026
Notice type
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