Tender

UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

22 Jun 2022 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a tender for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply direct wire solar energy for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The procurement process is currently active, with the tender period closing on 20th July 2022. The contract, valued at £50 million, is expected to span up to 25 years, commencing on 1st December 2022 and concluding on 30th November 2047. This venture falls under the solar energy category, addressing grid capacity challenges in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and solar power technologies. Businesses that focus on sustainable energy supplies, particularly those capable of delivering direct wire systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender given their suitability for the contract, enabling them to potentially expand their market share and contribute to the UK's renewable energy goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to supply electricity via direct wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). A contract of up to 25 years to supply electricity is being sought via direct wire due to grid capacity limitations at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a556e8-86d8-4fd9-b652-a5e89b286f16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2047 Over 5 years
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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