Planning

Green Gas

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Oct 2024 at 08:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2024 at 08:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is in the planning stage for the procurement of Green Gas certificates to supplement its existing gas supply contract. The tender, titled "Green Gas," falls under the gases industry category and is specific to the UK, focusing primarily on regions within England. The contract aims to increase the current Green Gas requirement from just under 4GWh/yr to approximately 11GWh/yr, covering more of the Council’s large gas-consuming sites. An important milestone in this process is the engagement end date set for 22 October 2024. The new supply arrangements are intended to start from April 2025 and run through September 2028. It is crucial to note that the Council seeks Green Gas certification that excludes the use of 'fuel crops' and does not involve a Green Gas tariff or Carbon offsetting options.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and certification of Green Gas, particularly those that can provide verification of Green Gas injection into the GB gas grid without utilising agricultural crops for biogas. Companies specialised in sustainable energy solutions and those offering renewable gas certifications will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering business growth and contributing to the Council's environmental sustainability goals. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest through the ProContract system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Gas

Notice Description

Bristol City Council - Purchase of Green Gas certificates Bristol City Council (BCC) is looking at options for the purchase of Green Gas certificates. At present, BCC purchases RGGOs as part of its gas supply contract. This is limited to just under 4GWh/yr for three of the Council's largest gas consuming sites. Approval has been given to expand the number of sites covered by Green Gas arrangements, increasing the requirement to around 11GWh/yr. BCC is now looking at alternative procurement options for securing Green Gas certification for this increased volume. As part of this approval, BCC is looking to secure a supply of green gas that does not involve the use of 'fuel crops', ie agricultural crops that could be used as food instead being used to produce biogas. It is important that we can demonstrate that our Green Gas certification does not involve the use of fuel crops. These new arrangements would come into effect from April 2025, and BCC would be looking for a Green Gas certificate arrangement up to September 2028 (inclusive), to co-terminate with our gas supply contract. It should be noted that BCC is not looking for a Green Gas tariff, nor for Carbon offsetting options. Any certificates purchased must be directly traceable to Green Gas injection into the GB gas grid for the full volume covered. To register an interest please follow this link to ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b8183d9-9e75-ef11-812f-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69e8e09b-f48f-473c-9dbb-c41fba8292d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8195206-be30-4c82-a761-1e944f15653b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Further Information

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