Tender

Off-Site Renewables Phase 1 (Corporate Power Purchase Agreement)

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking proposals for the "Off-Site Renewables Phase 1 (Corporate Power Purchase Agreement)" project. This opportunity falls under the "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy" category and involves a long-term, off-site, physical CPPA. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for Requests to participate set for 12 July 2024. The project location is in Leeds, and the total contract value amounts to £34,000,000. The University of Leeds is following a selective procurement method and aims to finalise the process through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ends on 14 July 2024, with further stages scheduled for 19 July 2024.

This tender from the University of Leeds presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions to engage in a significant long-term contract. Companies with expertise in wind or solar PV renewables development, particularly those capable of delivering projects with a focus on additionality and sustainability, are well-suited to compete. The sizeable contract value and the University's emphasis on long-term energy supply partnerships make this tender attractive for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the renewable energy sector. Understanding the complex requirements outlined by the University of Leeds and preparing a competitive bid by the 12 July 2024 deadline will be key for businesses looking to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Off-Site Renewables Phase 1 (Corporate Power Purchase Agreement)

Notice Description

The University of Leeds is looking to sign a long-term, off-site, power-as-produced, physical CPPA with a wind or solar PV renewables developer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks a CPPA of 10 or 15-years with a generated output volume of c. 25GWh / per annum and Commercial Operations Date no sooner than 1st April 2026 (and no later than 31st March 2028). The University seeks a 'New-to-Earth' project to deliver credible additionality, and with all planning applications in-place and grid connection secured. Please note the Requests to participate must be submitted by 12 July 2024. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9VY623TN58

Options: The University seeks a CPPA of 10 or 15-years with a generated output volume of c. 25GWh / per annum and Commercial Operations Date no sooner than 1st April 2026 (and no later than 31st March 2028). Requests to tender must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 12 July. Please see the full document pack for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018536-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Anne Copcutt
Contact Email
a.copcutt@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133435795

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9BT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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