--- title: "University of Sheffield Energy Procurement Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD" published: "2023-12-14" --- # University of Sheffield Energy Procurement Services DPS Buyer: CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ab36098-b19f-46c4-849b-dbfcbaceba63.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has issued a Request to Participate to establish an Energy Procurement Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contracting authority for this tender is Cirrus Purchasing Ltd. The DPS aims to provide energy contracts using fixed price and flexible procurement solutions. Suppliers can apply for various categories within the DPS. Key dates include the commencement date of 12th March 2020 and the DPS expiry date of 11th March 2030. The deadline for bidders to submit a request to participate is 12:00 noon, 11th March 2030. The procurement method is a restricted procedure (above threshold), and the main procurement category is goods. This tender opportunity by the University of Sheffield presents prospects for businesses to provide energy contracts under the Energy Procurement Services DPS managed by Cirrus Purchasing Ltd. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The DPS provides opportunities for suppliers to offer energy contracts with fixed price and flexible procurement solutions. Suppliers can choose from various work streams, making it a versatile opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the energy sector. ## Notice This Request to Participate has been issued to establish an Energy Procurement Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contracting authority for this tender is the University of Sheffield. The tender process and resulting DPS agreement including all contracts issued as part of further competitions under the DPS are managed by Inenco. The DPS is available for use by all contracting authorities within England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including, but not limited to the contracting authorities contained in the supporting information document titled Appendix 6 - List of defined groups of Contracting Authorities. The primary objective is to establish a DPS agreement to provide energy contracts using fixed price and flexible procurement solutions. The DPS is divided into categories. Suppliers can apply for as many categories as they wish. A brief description of each of the available work streams is provided below; Flexible offering - single client solution, to enable risk-managed procurement via the wholesale market - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed Gas - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed HH Electricity - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed NHH Electricity Fixed Price offering - a fixed price, for a fixed duration at time of supply contracting - Fixed Price offering, Gas - Fixed Price offering, HH Electricity - Fixed Price offering, NHH Electricity PLEASE NOTE: THE DPS COMMENCEMENT DATE WAS 12TH MARCH 2020. THE ANTICIPATED DPS EXPIRY DATE IS 11TH MARCH 2030. THE DATES ENTERED FOR THE CONTRACT START DATE (12TH MARCH 2030) AND CONTRACT END DATE (13TH MARCH 2030) OUTLINED IN THE SECTIONS ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO MEET TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACTS FINDER SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE DISREGARDED. UNLESS THE DPS IS CONCLUDED EARLIER, THE DEADLINE FOR BIDDERS TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE ON THE DPS IS 12:00 NOON, 11TH MARCH 2030. Additional information: Please apply via the link provided. Please see the tender documents available from this link for additional information on the services required and the tender evaluation criteria. Delivery Notes This Request to Participate has been issued to establish an Energy Procurement Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contracting authority for this tender is the University of Sheffield. The tender process and resulting DPS agreement including all contracts issued as part of further competitions under the DPS are managed by Inenco. The DPS is available for use by all contracting authorities within England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including, but not limited to the contracting authorities contained in the supporting information document titled Appendix 6 - List of defined groups of Contracting Authorities. The primary objective is to establish a DPS agreement to provide energy contracts using fixed price and flexible procurement solutions. The DPS is divided into categories. Suppliers can apply for as many categories as they wish. A brief description of each of the available work streams is provided below; Flexible offering - single client solution, to enable risk-managed procurement via the wholesale market - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed Gas - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed HH Electricity - Flexible offering, Strategic Risk Managed NHH Electricity Fixed Price offering - a fixed price, for a fixed duration at time of supply contracting - Fixed Price offering, Gas - Fixed Price offering, HH Electricity - Fixed Price offering, NHH Electricity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2030 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2030 - 13 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD | | Additional buyers | CIRRUS PURCHASING | | Locality | SOUTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 14 Dec 2023 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jun 2020 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 15 Jun 2020 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 15 Jun 2020 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 12 Jun 2020 at 15:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 23 Mar 2020 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 12 Mar 2020 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 - 29 Jan 2020 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957e0374-efcf-47ba-8c69-65d7566accd0 14th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GGK2GDZ8X7 Please follow the link for access to tender documents. 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