Tender

Renewable Energy Consortium

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is seeking to establish a Renewable Energy Consortium Framework as part of its procurement process. The buying organisation aims to fill a gap in its portfolio by enabling direct purchase of renewable energy from suppliers, enhancing its Utilities Supplies & Services framework with a comprehensive service provision for its members. This tender is in the 'tender' stage and is managed using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform. The procurement process is an open procedure, relevant to the services industry category centred on energy and related services. Located in the United Kingdom, this initiative offers a substantial opportunity, with a tender gross value of £840 million and submission deadlines set for 1 April 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit enquiries by 16 March 2026 and note the award period concluding on 18 May 2026.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies within the renewable energy sector, consultancies, and suppliers of energy services. It presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to engage in competitive bidding. The contract period spans from 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2029, promising sustained engagement for successful bidders. As the emphasis is heavily placed on quality, businesses that can demonstrate innovative energy solutions and high-quality service offerings are indeed well-suited to compete in this procurement opportunity. Such involvement will not only enhance market presence but also contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the UK.

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Notice Title

Renewable Energy Consortium

Notice Description

There is a gap in CPC's portfolio for a Framework to purchase Renewable Energy directly from energy suppliers. We are therefore running this procurement exercise to launch a Framework as a route to market for members. This will allow members to engage SE First via the Utilities Supplies & Services framework to provide consultancy services and then run a mini competition via the Renewable Energy Consortium Framework to award a renewable energy provider. We already have the Utilities DPS in place for fixed and flexible gas and electricity requirements, fixed water requirements, and a range of metering services. More information can be seen at: Utilities DPS | CPC. The implementation of the Framework will allow a full-service provision within the Renewable Energy sector for members. CPC are the Contracting Authority for this agreement, working in partnership with SE First. CPC will be using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform to carry out this tender. In order to express your interest in this tender and obtain the tender documents, please register or log in at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx If you have any issues when using MultiQuote, please contact Elcom Ltd on 020 3920 8054 or email support@elcom.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020533-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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