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TfL Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA Comet')

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London, contracting as its subsidiary London Underground Limited, has awarded a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement titled "PPA Comet" to Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, a subsidiary of EDF Energy Renewables Limited. This procurement process, classified under the industry category "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy," involves an annual supply of 80 GWhs of renewable energy from the Longfield solar farm located in Essex, targeting deliveries primarily to London, United Kingdom. The award phase concluded with active status on June 18, 2026, following a selective procurement method via a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. While the contract is set to commence on June 19, 2026, and end on August 20, 2045, key dates leading to completion were meticulously observed, such as the tender period ending on June 18, 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for industries involved in renewable energy supply, engineering services, construction, and installation related to wind farms and electricity supplies. As Transport for London seeks efficient partnerships for sustainable power generation, businesses equipped with large-scale renewable energy capabilities are primed to benefit from such initiatives. The detailed focus on renewable energy underscores potential growth avenues for suppliers capable of providing environmentally friendly solutions within stringent regulatory frameworks. Such contracts are typically suited for large-scale enterprises, given considerations regarding suitability for SMEs. Hence, businesses in the renewable energy sector can leverage this contract to strengthen future market positions and foster sustainable development goals.

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Notice Title

TfL Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA Comet')

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) (contracting as its subsidiary, London Underground Limited) entered into a 15 year PPA ('PPA Comet') with a renewable generator, EDF Energy Renewables Limited (through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited), contracting for 80GWhs of renewable energy per annum from an 'additional' generator asset (Longfield solar farm, Essex).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f3d3ac-ddf3-445a-b6fc-049fc50af187
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31121340 - Wind farm

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 20 Aug 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONGFIELD SOLAR ENERGY FARM

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