Development of Solar Park 'Zon op Veld'
This selection procedure concerns the development of large-scale solar parks in Nijkerk, where the emphasis lies on landscape integration, natural values, and local ownership. Initiators are assessed via the Selection on Value method based on an integral initiative plan.
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01What is being requested
Development of large-scale solar parks up to a maximum of 40 hectares in the Municipality of Nijkerk for a term of 20 years.
The Municipality of Nijkerk attaches importance to the realization of sustainable energy within its municipality. On June 24, 2021, the Nijkerk municipal council therefore decided to allocate 40 hectares of large-scale solar for the RES 1.0. At the same time, there is frequent demand for space and various spatial claims must be coordinated. To ensure spatial quality, a clear vision is required for the development of solar parks. On May 12, 2021, the policy framework 'Duurzame opwek Zon op land' (Sustainable generation Solar on land) was established. This vision relates to large-scale ground-mo
02Strategic insight
Ensure a very strong substantiation of local ownership as this is a very heavy-weight criterion. Focus the design specifically on multiple land use to avoid the knock-out for single use. Ensure that the soil quality and light incidence for vegetation are explicitly guaranteed in the technical plan.
03Points of attention
04Can I take part?
05Exclusion grounds
- No application of the mandatory and optional exclusion grounds from the ESPD.
06Award criteria
Assessment of construction, maintenance, management, decommissioning, recycling, sustainable use of materials, and the balance between economic and landscape/ecological benefits.
Assessment of the design of the final image, the landscape integration, and environmental aspects in relation to landscape, ecology, cultural history, and agricultural structure.
Assessment of the improvement of natural values, biodiversity, protection of soil quality, water management, and the effects on the geese resting area.
Assessment of the involvement of local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders during preparation, development, and operation.
Assessment of the solar energy yield and the manner in which power can be structurally fed back to the grid.
Assessment of the degree of local ownership (minimum 51%) and the possibilities for financial participation of households.
07Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for werken is € 5,54 M, for reference.
08Likely competitors
09Tender documents
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
11Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the development of the solar park?
Which criteria are used in the selection of initiatives?
Which vision applies to the development of solar parks in Nijkerk?
Do smaller solar parks also fall under the current policy vision?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
€ 1,4 mln
€ 3,6 mln
€ 9,1 mln
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