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Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29)

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a body governed by public law and classified under the education sector, has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29)". This significant undertaking was conducted through an open procedure in the services category. The primary location for delivery is Glasgow, UK, specifically at the University of Strathclyde's site. Initially planned with a Prior Information Notice on 16 January 2025, the formal tender was released on 11 February 2025, and the procurement process reached the award stage on 30 April 2025. The signing of the contract took place on 29 April 2025, with an estimated value of £7,040,000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in carbon allowance trading and related consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in managing environmental schemes and risk strategies. The open procedure allowed bids from various suppliers, and Redshaw Advisors Ltd was awarded the contract. With the industry moving towards more sustainable practices, businesses that can offer unique insights, comprehensive market analysis, and strategic hedging solutions are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. This contract not only supports the University's sustainability goals but also provides growth potential for SMEs in the environmental services sector, as evidenced by the predominance of SME bids and the final successful appointment of such a bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29) (UOS-35556-2025).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA) in Accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (2025-29) (UOS-35556-2025).

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529259
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79223000 - Custom broker services

90731210 - Purchase of CO2 emission credits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,040,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, it is envisaged that when this contract comes to an end that the Contracting Authority will tender this requirement again - a Contract Notice is expected to be published in c. Jan / Feb 2029.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
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

Redshaw Advisors Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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