Award

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

04 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has awarded a contract titled "Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme" related to the education sector, with a total value of £5,500,000. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 6th April 2022. Delivery of services is expected at the university's premises, with key dates including the tender end date of 7th March 2022. The procurement process is now complete, with submissions reviewed and awarded under the specified criteria.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in carbon trading, environmental consultancy, or financial services related to emissions trading schemes. Companies with a proven track record in managing UK-ETS Registry Trading Accounts, particularly those with experience in strategic purchases, pricing intelligence, and compliance with environmental standards would be well-positioned to engage in such tenders. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) actively participating in this sector may find this to be a fruitful area for business development.

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Notice Title

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Notice Description

The University has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (UOS-22170-2021).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (UOS-22170-2021).

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-r6ebe6-0000682054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446562
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79223000 - Custom broker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the University require this service following the end of this contract, it is anticipated a further notice would be published in this instance.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Lauren Leitch, Natasha Murray
Contact Email
lauren.leitch@strath.ac.uk, natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484310

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
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

CARLTON CARBON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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