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Supply of Electricity for University of Manchester c/o Inspired Energy

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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23 Dec 2020 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of electricity, with a contract value of £56 million. This contract, managed by Inspired Energy plc, has been awarded as of December 4, 2020, and covers a period from January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was officially closed on October 28, 2020, for submissions. The relevant industry category for this tender is 'Electricity,' and the delivery location is in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the energy sector, particularly those capable of supplying electricity on a flexible purchasing basis. Companies that are well-positioned to compete for this contract might include large energy suppliers or those with extensive experience in utility services. It is particularly relevant for businesses with the capacity to manage large-scale energy contracts and adapt to changing market conditions over the duration of the 27-month supply period.

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Notice Title

Supply of Electricity for University of Manchester c/o Inspired Energy

Notice Description

University of Manchester is seeking to award a contract for the procurement and supply of electricity on a flexible purchasing basis. This is for a 27 month contract (up to 31st March 2023) with the option to extend for a further 24 months. This tender is being run by Inspired Energy plc on behalf of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1592558-655a-4076-bb0f-2fdeb1ad1185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2980bf17-d7bb-4b1f-9592-3ee6a1dc548e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRITISH GAS TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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