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Net Zero Plan 2035 Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2024 at 13:19

Tender

12 Mar 2024 at 10:08

Planning

06 Mar 2024 at 16:11

Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded AECOM Ltd a contract valued at £351,161 for consultancy services to assist with the development of a new Net Zero Pathway (NZP) Report, aimed at helping the University achieve its commitment to reach Net Zero by 2035. This procurement, classified under CPV code 90713000, focuses on environmental issues consultancy services within the South East region of England (UKJ2). The procurement method used was a restricted procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The contract, signed on 30 August 2024, forms a key element of the University’s decarbonisation strategy, having progressed through the planning, tender, and award stages.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental sustainability, particularly those with expertise in decarbonisation modelling, energy systems design, and built environment consultancy. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in these areas are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The focus on creating a detailed and actionable Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report signifies the University’s commitment to long-term sustainability, presenting ongoing opportunities for collaboration on future projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large consultancy firms, can leverage this tender to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in the higher education sector, driving business growth through high-value projects.

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Notice Title

Net Zero Plan 2035 Consultancy

Notice Description

The University of Sussex is building significant internal capability to address the challenges of decarbonisation, but this will need to be supplemented by specific technical and organisational advice in targeted areas, including the built environment, decarbonisation modelling and energy systems design. The University intends to procure this expertise through appointing a consultant. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to select and appoint a Consultant to assist with the creation of a new Net Zero Pathway (NZP) Report to assist with the University's commitment to reach Net Zero by 2035. Production of the Net Zero Pathway Report will be led by the University with consultancy input to contribute technical knowledge to specific areas. The University has previously commissioned an NZP which did not provide a clear and detailed blueprint or road map that could be translated into a credible delivery plan. This new report therefore needs to set out how the University will reduce its carbon emissions with clearly defined elements to ensure it operates sustainably, ethically and responsibly

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's commitment is to reach Net Zero by 2035, using the Science Based Target Initiatives methodology. This means that carbon emissions must be reduced by more than 90% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. The aim of this tender exercise is to procure expert advice and consultancy services that will contribute to a new Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, which in turn will form a key pillar of all future decarbonisation activity at the University. The overall outputs of the consultancy period and strategy creation process, is to provide a thorough, actionable and unambiguous pathway to Net Zero. It is intended that the need for further surveys and planning will be minimised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04349c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030329-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,161 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Contact Name
Michael Prior
Contact Email
m.prior@sussex.ac.uk, suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ21 Brighton and Hove

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

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