Planning

Renewable Electricity

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the provision of renewable electricity and related services, reflecting a dedication to sustainable energy solutions. The tender, titled "Renewable Electricity," falls under the services category and is strategically located in the UKH14 region. This procurement process, with a legal basis supported by UK legislation, outlines a substantial planned contract from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the possibility of renewal until 2032. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected by 1st April 2026, ensuring time to prepare and engage with this opportunity.

The renewable electricity contract provides a compelling business opportunity for companies specialising in electricity distribution and related services, particularly those capable of meeting large-scale energy demands. Organisations with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and a commitment to reducing carbon footprints would find this tender particularly advantageous, offering the potential for long-term partnership with Suffolk County Council. Given the substantial budget of £90 million, there's a lucrative opportunity for established firms to expand their portfolio and service offerings in a growing industry committed to renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Renewable Electricity

Notice Description

Provision of renewable electricity and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027262-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.development@vertas.co.uk, procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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