Award

24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2024 at 07:39

Award Notice
Tender

24 May 2024 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council recently awarded a contract for consultancy services to support PPA market engagement and RFQ processes related to their renewable energy projects. The contract, titled "24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes," falls under the Environmental services industry category. Located in England, this procurement has progressed to the award stage with key dates including the contract start on 31 July 2024, and ending on 31 May 2027. The project addresses the Council's climate emergency goals and seeks to optimise revenues from two solar farms. The open procedure procurement method was employed, with a total contract value of £40,972 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental, energy, and consultancy services. Suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, this project is ideal for entities specialising in research and consultancy, financial management, procurement, and business development. The contract aims to help businesses enhance their portfolio in the booming renewable energy sector by contributing to large-scale projects and supporting Cambridgeshire's ambitious Net Zero goals. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage the Council's investment in renewable energy to drive their growth and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes

Notice Description

The Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has set ambitious targets to be Net Zero for Cambridgeshire by 2045, Net Zero for the Council for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and to reduce the Council's scope 3 emissions by 50.4% by 2030. The Council has invested in building skills and capacity to develop a portfolio of large-scale (>1MW) renewable energy projects. These projects are in different stages of development, from conceptual to fully operational assets. The Council is looking for an experienced service provider to support the provision of PPAs for two solar farms and optimise the revenues from the selling of renewable energy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8f98b10-e4a6-40ba-b865-ade7f1a64897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13c7154-89af-474c-bde9-7355a6adc662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,972 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement & Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07777123456

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

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