Planning

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a market scoping exercise to gather interest for a tender entitled "Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's)" as part of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. Interested parties should register by 12 noon on 22nd November 2021 to be considered. Located in Glasgow, the contract is classified under "Energy and related services," and aims to facilitate the purchase of approximately 20,000 UKAs as well as provide ongoing market intelligence and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy management, consultancy services, and financial trade, particularly those with expertise in emissions trading and carbon market operations. Companies capable of delivering auction purchases, hedging strategies, and market analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Strathclyde can open avenues for expansion and collaboration within the UK's regulatory landscape regarding emissions and environmental trading schemes.

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Notice Title

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a contract for services relating to the trading of UKAs and relevant market intelligence in relation to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. The University of Strathclyde is an Operator of a stationary installation within the UK-ETS and has a requirement to purchase approximately 20,000 UKAs. The University has received no free allowances in the 2021 to 2025 allocation period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will include, but will not be limited to: - Purchases of allowances at auctions on behalf of the University. - Incorporating a hedging strategy on behalf of the university to limit exposure to high prices of allowances. - Holding and transfer of allowances from an authorised UK-ETS trading registry account to the University's Operator Holding Account (OHA). - Providing market insights and intelligence and price forecasts at agreed intervals at no extra cost to the University. - Running market orders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028325-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79223000 - Custom broker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Lauren Leitch
Contact Email
lauren.leitch@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484310

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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