Design and Construction of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Docks Way Landfill Site

What this is

Design, procurement, and construction of a 1.1 MWp solar photovoltaic farm with 2 MWh DC battery energy storage system (BESS) at Newport City Council's recycling centre depot. Turnkey EPC contract including supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance through April 2029.

Key points

• Tender deadline 17 August 2026, 12:00 PM; enquiry deadline 10 August 2026, 17:00 PM.
• Estimated value GBP 2.7 million; below-threshold open competition.
• Turnkey EPC contract: design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of 1.1 MWp solar + 2 MWh BESS system.
• Contract period approximately 2.7 years (August 2026 to April 2029).
• Evaluation: Quality 60% / Price 40%; detailed criteria in Invitation to Tender document.
• Electronic submission only via eTenderWales; full conditions of participation in ITT document.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% Quality 60% / Price 40%. Detailed evaluation criteria in Invitation to Tender document.

Money

Estimated contract value GBP 2,700,000 (excluding VAT) / GBP 3,240,000 (including VAT). Below-threshold procurement.

How to submit

Electronic submission via eTenderWales portal (https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html). ITT Reference: itt_126083. Deadline 17 August 2026, 12:00 PM.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 10 August 2026, 17:00 PM. Submit via eTenderWales or contact tom.young@cysoncymru.co.uk.

Contract period

Estimated start 28 August 2026, end 2 April 2029 (approximately 2 years 7 months). Contractor responsible for supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Classification

CPV 45000000 — Construction work 09332000 — Solar installation09331000 — Solar panels WalesMonmouthshire and Newport (UKL21)