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TfL Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA Comet')

LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:13

Tender

08 Feb 2023 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "TfL Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA Comet')" was initiated by Transport for London (TfL), contracting through its subsidiary, London Underground Limited. The procurement is within the industry category of "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy," classified under CPV code 09000000. The process is now at the Award stage, with the status marked as complete. The contract involves a selective procurement method via a negotiated procedure with prior competition call, compliant with the Utilities Contracts Regulations (2016). TfL has awarded this contract to Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, contracting for 80GWhs of renewable energy annually from a solar farm located in Essex, with power delivery commencing on 1 December 2028. The procurement spans various delivery regions in the UK, with key infrastructure developments expected over the contract's 15-year lifespan.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses operating in the renewable energy sector, such as large-scale energy suppliers and infrastructure developers. Companies with capabilities in electricity supplies, engineering services, and construction, especially in power generation, are well-suited to compete under the terms of such tenders. By seeking out collaboration with public entities like TfL, firms can not only secure long-term contracts but also contribute to sustainable energy initiatives. The procurement process, heavily weighted on pricing, indicates a competitive environment where companies offering cost-effective and innovative solutions can thrive.

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Notice Title

TfL Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement ('PPA Comet')

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) (contracting as its subsidiary, London Underground Limited) is entering into a 15 year PPA ('PPA Comet') with a renewable generator, EDF Energy Renewables Limited (through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited), contracting for 80GWhs of renewable energy per annum from an 'additional' generator asset (Longfield solar farm, Essex). The new build facility is due to begin delivering power to TfL under a PPA on 1 December 2028. Please note: This notice represents the contract award of the procurement launched by FTS Notice: 2023/S 000-003886.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfL is entering into a Corporate PPA, 'PPA Comet', with renewable generator EDF Energy Renewables Limited (through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited). TfL will purchase 20 per cent of the power generated by the renewable facility (around 80GWh per annum) for the duration of the supply period (i.e. 15 years) as well as the associated environmental attributes and benefits. The contract structure is a 'pay-as-produced' sleeved ('physical') PPA for the supply of solar power, with TfL's existing utility supplier (or such other licensed supplier that TfL may appoint from time to time) providing the sleeving services. TfL conducted a Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition under the Utilities Contracts Regulations (2016). The award criteria consisted of both quality and price components; however, all quality evaluation took place on a pass/fail basis, with 100% of the evaluation weighting applied to the price (with all compliant bidders ranked accordingly).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a3f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039021-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31121340 - Wind farm

31682000 - Electricity supplies

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months 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
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Contact Name
Jasmine Moss
Contact Email
jasminemoss@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7514492010

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONGFIELD SOLAR ENERGY FARM

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