Tender

Purchasing of Energy

LIVERPOOL EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Experience Campus Ltd is currently overseeing a procurement process for the 'Purchasing of Energy' to supply electricity and gas to its campus at the Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront. The procurement operates under a MultiPurchase tranche-based model, set to begin on 1 January 2028, with the overarching objective of aligning with the Authority's Net Zero 2030 commitment. Interested suppliers should be aware that this is a single stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, where bids can be submitted until the new deadline of 8 June 2026. The anticipated contract duration is 3 years, with a potential 2-year extension, making the maximum contract period end on 31 December 2032. The total contract value is estimated at £11,852,500 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in electricity and gas supply, particularly those with a strong background in supporting sustainability and net-zero initiatives. Companies holding a current Ofgem supply licence for electricity or gas will be well-positioned to compete, given the compliance checks before evaluation. The evaluation will focus on several criteria, including Quality and Risk Methodology, Net Zero and Sustainability, Social Value, Staff Wellbeing, and Price, offering an inroad for businesses prioritising these values to expand into new markets and strengthen their portfolios in line with public sector sustainability mandates.

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Notice Title

Purchasing of Energy

Notice Description

Liverpool Experience Campus Ltd is seeking to appoint an energy supplier to deliver electricity and gas to its campus at Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront under a MultiPurchase tranche-based procurement model, commencing 1 January 2028. The contract will be managed in line with the Authority's Net Zero 2030 commitment, its certified carbon neutral campus status, and its sustainability obligations as a member of isla and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge. The supplier will operate on a strictly advisory-only basis, with all fixing decisions remaining with the Authority. The procurement is conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority, taking the maximum potential contract duration to 5 years ending 31 December 2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040217-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,852,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,852,500 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2030 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
LIVERPOOL EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LTD
Additional Buyers

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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