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A pipeline has been launched for AWE Burghfield Solar Project.The contract start Date is 1 December 2023. Approach to market date is 15 May 2023.** 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.Interested parties are invited to complete the attached “Expression of Interest Document” and return to AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk by Monday 3rd April 2023.This competition is subject to PCR regulations.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Ministry of Defence, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3RR. Email: AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk (AWE plc)