Tender

Purchasing of Energy

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool is initiating a tender process for the "Purchasing of Energy" intended for its campus located at Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront. This procurement falls under the industry category of electricity and energy-related services and is managed through a Competitive Flexible Procedure as defined by the Procurement Act 2023. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders electronically through Delta eSourcing by 18th May 2026. The procurement aims to secure an energy supplier to commence services by 1st January 2028 and end by 31st December 2029, aligning with the organisation's commitment to sustainability and its Net Zero 2030 goals.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that provide energy services and have a strong commitment to sustainability, aligning with the ACC Group’s focus on achieving Net Zero targets. Companies with expertise in energy advisory, those capable of delivering high-quality services while adhering to social value standards, and those that can competitively price their offerings will find this an attractive contract to pursue. Additionally, the methodical openness of the Competitive Flexible Procedure makes this opportunity accessible to a broad range of potential suppliers, allowing firms of varying sizes and capacities to tender with confidence.

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Notice Title

Purchasing of Energy

Notice Description

The ACC Liverpool Group 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032068-2026
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
£4,741,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,741,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2029 2-3 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
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

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