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Private Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA Framework)

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.

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14 Oct 2022 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Ltd. awarded a contract for the Private Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA Framework) to FES SERVICES LIMITED, Eden Sustainable Limited, and DOWNING ENERGY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED on 5th October 2022. This procurement aimed to establish a framework panel of providers to develop solar renewable projects, in line with Southern Water's commitment to becoming Net Carbon Zero by 2030. The contract covers feasibility studies, funding, construction, and maintenance of private wire solar power purchase agreements, battery storage opportunities, and community energy support services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in solar energy, renewable projects, and energy storage solutions. Companies interested in partnering with Southern Water Services Ltd. to develop onsite and offsite solar renewable projects, optimize commercial returns, and contribute to environmental sustainability would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in delivering renewable energy solutions for Southern Water's operations.

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Notice Title

Private Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA Framework)

Notice Description

Following a RFI and subsequent competitive process and tender award, Southern Water Services Ltd (SWS) established a Framework panel of Private Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) providers to work in partnership with SWS, to explore and develop onsite and offsite third party funded solar renewable projects. Southern Water is committed to reducing our energy costs, whilst increasing the amount of renewable generation on sites. This aligns with Southern Water's environmental commitments and the English Water Sectors strategy to become Net Carbon Zero by 2030. In scope of this contract are: - feasibility studies and development, - funding, building and maintenance of private wire solar power purchase agreements - battery storage opportunities related to the installed solar arrays - community energy support services linked to the installed solar arrays - trading platforms and technology e.g. optimisation platform and / or software packages (e.g. Virtual Power Plant) - commercial opportunities and developments in operating models e.g. flexibility services and opportunities with the Customer's DNO - other associated solar products and services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a RFI and subsequent tender, SWS established a Framework panel of Private Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) providers to work in partnership with SWS, to explore and develop onsite and offsite third party funded solar renewables. The awarded companies will engage constructively with other SWS partners to yield the commercial optimal outcome for SWS. Southern Water is committed to reducing our energy costs, whilst increasing the amount of renewable generation on our sites. This aligns with Southern Waters environmental commitments and the English Water Sectors strategy to become Net Carbon Zero by 2030. Energy costs are one of SWS largest Opex costs, and the business is believed to have more than 6000 acres of land which SWS would like to utilise in order to reduce Opex costs and meet carbon and renewable targets. The scope includes: * Partnering SWS to undertake desktop assessments of private wire solar PPA opportunities to supply SWS sites and optimise the commercial returns for SWS (including SWS renewable targets). * Conducting all feasibility work in order to progress solar opportunities and securing 3rd party funding. * Ground Mount, Roof Mount and Floating solar arrays are all in scope. * Exploring opportunities to utilise 3rd party land near SWS sites for private wire solar PPA, where SWS land is not appropriate, is within the scope of this tender. * Conducting feasibility work regarding utilising battery storage and other associated services to complement the solar array. * Securing funding for any battery developments and other associated services. * Building the solar arrays & associated services * Maintaining the solar arrays and associated services for the lifetime of the developments * Asset end of life clean-up work. Additional information: Three successful bidders make up the panel of Framework Providers. These providers will participate on opportunities to enter into PPAs with SWS via mini-competition tenders during the term of the Framework. These mini-competitions will be in the form of lots of SWS sites and potential 3rd Party Land where applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

09331000 - Solar panels

09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules

09332000 - Solar installation

31158100 - Battery chargers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31422000 - Battery packs

31712331 - Photovoltaic cells

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20223 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
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LTD.
Contact Name
Tommy Tsang
Contact Email
tommy.tsang@southernwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903272597

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CENTRUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS

DOWNING ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

EDEN SUSTAINABLE

FES SERVICES

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