Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29)

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 10:54

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 08:39

Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has recently completed the procurement process for the purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) for the period 2025-2029, with Redshaw Advisors Ltd. as the awarded supplier. This contract, valued at £7,040,000, relates to "Energy and related services," with a particular focus on energy management and consultancy. Located in Glasgow (UKM82), the procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 29th April 2025. The University of Strathclyde has incorporated a provision allowing contract modifications under certain conditions according to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and energy management. SME companies, especially those with experience in emissions trading and energy consultancy, could find lucrative prospects, given the nature of the services required and the potential for future extensions of the contract. The procurement process highlighted an equal emphasis on technical quality and price, providing a competitive landscape for those with robust environmental management standards and market insight capabilities. Furthermore, the involvement in such high-profile contracts enhances credibility and opens doors for further collaborations in the emissions trading and sustainability sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29) (UOS-35556-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29) (UOS-35556-2025).

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Renewal: The contract duration is 24-months, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to utilise the extension periods at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79223000 - Custom broker services

90731210 - Purchase of CO2 emission credits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, it is envisaged that when this contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. Jan / Feb 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Redshaw Advisors Ltd

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