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South West Net Zero Hub - Aggregated Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

The West of England Combined Authority

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, architecture and engineering and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 600,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081411-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The West of England Combined Authority

The West of England Combined Authority has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £600,000 - £600,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081411-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The West of England Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.