This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2023 at 08:58

Tender

26 Jun 2023 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council is seeking to sign a long-term offsite virtual power purchase agreement with a wind or solar PV developer for a new-to-earth project. The contract, expected to commence in September 2025, will last for 15 years. The Council used the e-business portal The Chest for this procurement and applicants had to submit their Request to Participate documents by 26th July 2023. The procurement is at the award stage, with AGR Power Limited being the current active supplier.

This tender by the Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those involved in wind or solar PV development. The contract’s focus on social and environmental considerations opens avenues for suppliers keen on contributing to economic and social regeneration. Businesses that can align with the Council’s sustainability goals and are capable of participating actively in the local community would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TC1162 Power Purchase Agreement

Notice Description

The Council has set an ambitious Climate Change Action Plan for the period 2020-25 to achieve reductions of the Council's direct emissions by at least 50% by 2025, while aiming for a further 50% reduction between 2025 and 2030. The Council has committed to securing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and renewable power purchase agreements are considered an integral part of its energy procurement and sustainability strategies. The Council therefore sought to sign a long-term offsite virtual power purchase agreement ("PPA") with a wind or solar PV developer with a project that has REGOs that are valid for the Council's Scope 2 reporting (i.e. REGOs that are valid within Great Britain). In the interest of creating 'additionality', the Council sought a "new-to-earth" project, which is not yet constructed but has received permits and consents from local authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council ran a competitive procedure with negotiation to procure a long-term offsite virtual power purchase agreement. Further details on the procurement steps can be found within the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants needed to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants needed to electronically submit their completed Request to Participate documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 26th July 2023 referred to in IV.2.2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037217-2023
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,169,717 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 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
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGR Power Limited

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