Tender

Energy C&B Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 13:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking an Energy Consultant to manage its gas and electricity supply contracts, provide a bureau support service, and support the University's forthcoming cPPA from Q3 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure that exceeds the threshold. The tender, titled "Energy C&B Services," falls under the industry category of Energy and related services, specifically Energy-management services and Public utilities. The contract's value is estimated at £150,000 and will be located in the North West of the United Kingdom, with key dates including a tender period until 24 February 2025 and a contract period starting on 1 April 2025, ending on 31 March 2028.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, particularly those adept at managing large-scale utility contracts and offering comprehensive bureau services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement method favours inclusivity. The successful bidder will support the University’s strategic and operational energy needs, particularly in optimising energy use and contract management, which can lead to long-term business collaborations and expansion opportunities in the public utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy C&B Services

Notice Description

This specification is for an Energy Consultant to manage the University's gas/electricity supply contracts (trading volume/day-to-day contractual support and market advice), provide a bureau support service (e.g. invoice validation) and, from Q3 2025, provide 'in-life' management/support of the University's forthcoming cPPA. Please note that any value is purely indicative. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2c103e7-5793-4984-8d7c-890338fd44c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf686d0-8fbf-447f-aa61-7da8847eb966
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
THE 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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