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UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

UK Research & Innovation

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22 Jun 2022 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage for the UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement, aimed at supplying electricity through solar power for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement project, classified under the solar energy industry category, is set to take place at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire. A virtual supplier event is scheduled for Thursday, 21st July 2022, at 13:30 BST, allowing potential bidders to engage and clarify any queries. Interested parties must register by 14:00 BST on Wednesday, 20th July 2022, to participate in this event.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in solar energy solutions, particularly those capable of managing the end-to-end process of solar project implementation, including securing land and obtaining planning permissions. With an estimated contract value of up to £50 million over a potential term of 25 years, firms with demonstrable expertise in solar power development within a 5km radius of Harwell would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly for companies offering innovative and cost-effective energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to supply electricity via direct wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). A contract of up to 25 years to supply electricity is being sought via direct wire due to grid capacity limitations at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to provide electricity via direct wire (behind the meter) solar PPA for the STFC. Direct wire is sought from any supplier who is able to secure land within 5km of the site in Harwell, Oxfordshire, who has a demonstrable expertise in solar power, and who can manage the full end-to-end process, including all planning permissions, system development etc. STFC is seeking to enter into a contract with one supplier at a price of pence per kilowatt hour that can demonstrate best value to the public sector for that period. The estimated value given in this PIN is purely indicative at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017088-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09330000 - Solar energy

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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