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Award

09 May 2025 at 13:17

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2024 at 12:01

TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2024 at 15:33

Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 10:20

Planning

05 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has concluded the procurement process for Power Purchasing Agreements for Central Government and UK public sector bodies, under the project identifier RM6289. The procurement, which involved an open procedure, was aimed at sourcing renewable electricity to be supplied through Power Purchase Agreements. This process commenced as a tender and has progressed through to the award stage, with the contract officially signed on 15 April 2025. The industry category for this procurement was 'Generators', classified under CPV code 31120000, with the primary focus on goods. The contract has been awarded to multiple successful suppliers with its scope covering the UK, and it includes a financial turnover estimate of £25 billion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of renewable electricity. Organisations that specialise in producing generators or providing related energy services could find participating in such procurements highly beneficial. The procurement process emphasised quality over price, with an 80/20 weightage, providing opportunities for businesses with a focus on quality and innovation in the renewable energy sector. The requirements under the Cyber Essentials mandate also encourage businesses capable of ensuring robust cyber security measures to engage. As the framework allows for a broad number of participants, companies meeting the stringent selection criteria have the potential to secure substantial contracts, thereby facilitating notable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Power Purchasing Agreements

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, has put in place a direct agreement for the provision of Power Purchase Agreements for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The Authority has appointed multiple Potential Providers who can supply renewable electricity to Crown Commercial Service and its customers through a Power Purchase Agreement and Supplier Interface Agreement with the Authority's registered licensed supplier

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Power Purchase Agreements for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. Additional information: CCS has established this framework and 6 suppliers were awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020065-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000,000 Over £10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Additional Buyers

Crown Commercial Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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