--- title: "TC1162 Power Purchase Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-19" --- # TC1162 Power Purchase Agreement Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cff1ddc-cf32-4578-8fc3-ace34293e7ee.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council has concluded the award process for the TC1162 Power Purchase Agreement, valued at £48,169,717 GBP. This agreement aims to secure 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 through a long-term offsite virtual power purchase agreement with a wind or solar PV developer. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure, with a contract period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2040. This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies involved in wind or solar energy projects with a focus on renewable energy generation and sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Manchester City Council's commitment to achieving climate change goals provides a clear pathway for businesses to contribute to environmental sustainability while expanding their operations in the renewable energy industry. ## Notice The Council has set an ambitious Climate Change Action Plan for the period 2020 to 2025 to achieve reductions of the Councils direct emissions by at least 50 percent by 2025 while aiming for a further 50 percent reduction between 2025 and 2030 The Council has committed to securing 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and renewable power purchase agreements are considered an integral part of its energy procurement and sustainability strategies The Council is therefore seeking to sign a long term offsite virtual power purchase agreement with a wind or solar PV developer with a project that has REGOs that are valid for the Councils Scope 2 reporting ie REGOs that are valid within Great Britain In the interest of creating additionality the Council seeks a new to earth project which is not yet constructed but has received permits and consents from local authorities Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed Request to Participate documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 26th July 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbc5b64-d203-40b6-947e-1206bb204875 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2040 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,169,717 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGR POWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 19 Dec 2023 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbc5b64-d203-40b6-947e-1206bb204875 - 26 Jun 2023 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947fa68d-d441-46a8-8437-855178a0e95e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbc5b64-d203-40b6-947e-1206bb204875 19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/947fa68d-d441-46a8-8437-855178a0e95e 26th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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