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T0648 Strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy with power purchase agreements

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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28 Mar 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded a contract for strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy, incorporating power purchase agreements (PPAs). The consultancy project, worth £150,000, has been awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1. The consultancy is part of National Highways' commitment to procure 100% renewable electricity and generate 10% of demand on its estates. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and will end on 30th September 2025. The project falls under the 'development consultancy services' industry category and addresses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and some overseas territories. Key stakeholders include the Estates Energy and Sustainability team at National Highways.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, renewable energy solutions, and power purchase agreements. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The tender requires expertise in developing strategic procurement plans, legal and risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses to support renewable energy initiatives. Businesses with a robust background in energy procurement and sustainability can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and establish a foothold in the growing market for renewable energy consultancy, aligning with broader public sector sustainability targets.

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Notice Title

T0648 Strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy with power purchase agreements

Notice Description

Strategic consultancy for a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy, utilising power purchase agreements. The Estates Energy and Sustainability team at National Highways (The Client) are looking to secure professional services from energy and power purchase agreement procurement specialists to develop an electricity procurement strategy, which supports Net Zero Highways' commitments of procuring 100% renewable electricity and to generate 10% of demand on or near National Highways estate. Objectives the Consultant is required to deliver include: - To develop a firm electricity procurement strategy, looking into the use of power purchase agreements (PPAs), which provides additional renewable electricity to the national grid and further develops feasibility to generate renewable electricity on National Highways land. - Provide clear detail of the various challenges and the risk mitigation/management required to allow for informed and efficient decision making for the next phase in securing PPA contracts. - To review any potential limitations or barriers within procurement and/or legal to ensure that the Client is compliant within its energy framework as a public sector organisation. - To complete soft market testing that will inform the strategy and provide insight for the Client on market demand, routes to market and costs involved. - Complete a risk assessment and cost benefit analysis to support in the justification of the recommendations made to the Client. Details on scope of work to be included within the development of this strategy is outlined in section S205.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea53577a-c1f9-4f2c-a4c3-61d2d04ceba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f439969a-de58-4f07-8e3e-65e9b90a8d6d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1

Further Information

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