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The West of England Combined Authority

South West Net Zero Hub - Aggregated Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

Business ServicesCPV 71314000
Value£600k
Deadline
Published26 Aug 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
Darron Jones
darron.jones@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£600ktotal contract value
median £95k
this tender£0£2.0m

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The brief

The West of England Combined Authority is looking to aggregate approximately seven upcoming renewable energy feasibility projects into a single contract and are seeking input from the market to inform the procurement strategy.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Photovoltaic Rollout Support - This commission builds on previous work that has already identified a portfolio of suitable rooftop solar opportunities.

The focus is not on determining whether solar is feasible, but on providing technical, commercial and financial development support to package projects into investment ready portfolios, assess delivery models and prepare business cases for engagement with investors and delivery partners, including Great British Energy.

The outputs are project development and commercialisation.

Estimated value: £80,000.

Havant Borough Council Landfill Site with Community Energy Broadmarsh - Site specific development commission to progress a known renewable energy project towards delivery.

The work includes grid and off taker engagement, planning and environmental activities, technical surveys, and support to develop Heads of Terms between Havant Borough Council and Havant Community Energy.

Estimated value: £85,000.

Bristol City Coucil Community Assets Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Demonstrator - This commission includes strategic portfolio appraisal, commercial and community delivery model development, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, and integration with the Bristol City Leap programme.

The commission is intentionally designed with decision gateways so that sites can either transfer into the City Leap delivery programme or continue through further development.

Estimated value: £150,000.

Cornwall Council County Farms Renewables Feasibility - This project will assess renewable energy opportunities across the County Farms estate through technical, planning, environmental, grid and commercial appraisal to identify and prioritise viable projects for future development.

The outcome is the identification of suitable opportunities.

Estimated value: £140,000.

Gloucestershire County Council Renewables Assessment - This commission includes an assessment of renewable energy opportunities and its purpose is to develop a strategic pipeline of investment opportunities across Gloucestershire's public sector estate.

The work is driven by immediate political priorities and is intended to identify, prioritise and shape projects capable of progressing into delivery.

Estimated value: £80,000.

Torbay Council Solar Sites Assessment - Techno-economic assessment of TC's portfolio, including rooftop solar, solar carports and energy audits.

Output will be technical feasibility assessments and business case ready for Torbay Council internal approval.

Estimated value: £40,000.

Mid Devon District Council Phoenix Lane Solar - Detailed assessment of the proposed Phoenix Lane Solar PV project, building on previous feasibility work to develop an investment-ready business case.

Estimated value: £30,000.

We invite suppliers to participate in our market engagement survey found here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/q7jBKGUFcf The deadline for responses is Friday 4th September 2026 at 12:00.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Photovoltaic Rollout

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Photovoltaic Rollout Support.

02

The focus is not on determining whether

The focus is not on determining whether solar is feasible, but on providing technical, commercial and financial development support to package projects into investment ready portfolios, assess delivery models and prepare business cases for engagement with investors and delivery partners, including Great British Energy.

03

The work includes grid and off taker

The work includes grid and off taker engagement, planning and environmental activities, technical surveys, and support to develop Heads of Terms between Havant Borough Council and Havant Community Energy.

04

Bristol City Coucil Community Assets Solar

Bristol City Coucil Community Assets Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Demonstrator.

05

This commission includes strategic portfolio appraisal, commercial

This commission includes strategic portfolio appraisal, commercial and community delivery model development, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, and integration with the Bristol City Leap programme.

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What this notice demands of you

1 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

Net zero commitmentPolicies & commitments
South West Net Zero Hub - Aggregated Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

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Stage
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