Award

Provision of Power Purchasing Agreements

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 12:24

Planning

06 Oct 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Power Purchasing Agreements, a significant contract focused on supplying renewable electricity across the UK. This procurement, under the category of Generators, had a total value of £25,000,000,000 and was conducted through an open procedure, above the threshold. The awarded contract, active from 15 April 2025 to 14 April 2029, involved multiple successful suppliers. The process was managed by the Crown Commercial Service from their Liverpool office in England, ensuring extensive public sector bodies benefit from sustainable energy solutions.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying renewable energy. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers with expertise in the energy sector are well-suited to this type of contract. Given the substantial contract value and duration, participating businesses can expect significant commercial engagement and the potential to establish or enhance long-term partnerships with Crown Commercial Service and its associated public sector clients. Businesses with a focus on sustainable energy sources and the infrastructure required to support UK-wide distribution systems would particularly benefit from competing in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Power Purchasing Agreements

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority has put in place a direct agreement for the provision of Power Purchase Agreements for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The Authority has appointed multiple Potential Providers who can supply renewable electricity to Crown Commercial Service and its customers through a Power Purchase Agreement and Supplier Interface Agreement with the Authority's registered licensed supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43877340-e4a2-4dc8-a6f0-eff3a2ce794a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a6b933-12ba-47f7-9088-5d4898f4fbe1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2029 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

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