Tender

Y20032 Dynamic Purchasing System for Power Purchase Agreement Providers

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A LASER)

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Tender

06 Jun 2023 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (trading as LASER) has initiated a tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Power Purchase Agreement Providers. This system is designed to facilitate public bodies to procure renewable energy contracts through a simplified and standardised approach in line with UK procurement regulations. The procurement stage is currently active, with a value of £200 million in GBP. The tender period ends on 31st May 2026, followed by a contract period starting on 1st June 2026. This opportunity falls under the goods category and uses a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the energy sector, especially those involved in renewable energy generation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. By meeting the mandatory requirements outlined in the Specifications document, approved suppliers can participate in mini competitions run by public bodies, providing a platform for expanding renewable energy generation assets in various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Y20032 Dynamic Purchasing System for Power Purchase Agreement Providers

Notice Description

This Dynamic Purchase System (DPS) provides a route, compliant with UK public procurement regulations, for public bodies to procure Power Purchase Agreements. It is intended to help public bodies and renewable energy generators contract together through a relatively simplified and standardised way. With the aim of driving greater and faster expansion of renewable generation assets. The DPS is structured such that Generators who can meet a set of mandatory requirements, set in the Specifications document, will be accepted as approved Suppliers to the DPS. Individual or groups of public bodies will run mini competitions to which approved Suppliers will be invited to bid. The mini competitions will include more detailed specifications relating to the requirements of that/those public bodies. What further specifications could be covered under mini competition is expanded further in the Specification document. To note that Services, Goods and/or Works may be procured through the future

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feef67fe-2014-4726-b94d-bfb37a7a6b59
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A LASER)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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