Afon Cwm Penamnen Hydro Expression of Interest

What this is

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published an Expression of Interest for the opportunity to develop a hydro-electricity scheme (Afon Cwm Penamnen) on the NRW estate within a defined red boundary. The successful developer would enter a lease for use of the site, including a right of access for construction, maintenance and decommissioning, and would pay an annual market rent based on a percentage of the gross revenue generated by the scheme. This is a below-threshold open competition run through the Sell2Wales portal.

Key points

• Expression of Interest to develop a hydro-electricity scheme on the NRW estate under a long-term lease
• Developer pays annual rent as a percentage of gross revenue generated
• Award on Social Value (100% quality); below-threshold open competition
• Submission deadline 15 July 2026, 17:00 via Sell2Wales

Who can bid

Below-threshold open competition. Sustainability note indicates suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).

How it is scored

Quality 100% · Price 0% Single award criterion: Social Value (quality), weighted 100% (percentageExact).

Money

Total estimated value listed as 1.00 GBP (nominal placeholder). The developer would pay NRW an annual market rent based on a percentage of the scheme's gross revenue.

How to submit

Submissions must be made through the Sell2Wales portal; electronic tenders accepted via the Tender Submission Postbox facility.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 08 July 2026, 13:00.

Contract period

Estimated 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2057 (approximately 30-year lease term).

Classification

CPV 09300000 — Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy WalesUnited Kingdom