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Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the University of Manchester

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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29 Apr 2024 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has completed a procurement process for a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement. This agreement aims to transition the campus to 100% renewable energy and support additional renewable energy generation in Great Britain. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a contract value of £75,000,000. The tender period ended on 14th November 2022, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2034.

This opportunity with the University of Manchester offers businesses in the energy sector a chance to provide 50-60 GWh of renewable power annually and contribute to sustainable energy development. Companies involved in renewable energy generation, specifically wind and solar, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University's emphasis on 'Additionality' criteria presents a unique opportunity for suppliers to support eco-friendly projects from inception to financial close, creating growth prospects in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the University of Manchester

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wish to purchase the provision of a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the supply of Renewable Energy for their campus. The University of Manchester (UoM) intends to transform its electricity consumption to 100% renewable energy whilst supporting the development of additional renewable energy generation in Great Britain. UoM intends to: (a) procure a CPPA with a renewable energy (wind and/or solar) generator to deliver 50 GWh-60 GWh of power per annum; (b) ensure that the renewable energy CPPA satisfies the 'Additionality' criteria asset out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Therefore, the project(s) must be prior to renewable generation construction and UoM's offtake will need to substantively contribute to the project(s) securing final investment decision and/or financial close.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a58c6d89-0860-4f9d-a75a-f26f4da1915c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ef0001-1657-45c2-ab2e-e7eaef66785b
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTR RENEWABLES INVESTMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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