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title: "Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the University of Manchester"
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# Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the University of Manchester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a58c6d89-0860-4f9d-a75a-f26f4da1915c

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has completed a procurement process for a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement. This agreement aims to transition the campus to 100% renewable energy and support additional renewable energy generation in Great Britain. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a contract value of £75,000,000. The tender period ended on 14th November 2022, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2034.

This opportunity with the University of Manchester offers businesses in the energy sector a chance to provide 50-60 GWh of renewable power annually and contribute to sustainable energy development. Companies involved in renewable energy generation, specifically wind and solar, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University's emphasis on 'Additionality' criteria presents a unique opportunity for suppliers to support eco-friendly projects from inception to financial close, creating growth prospects in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wish to purchase the provision of a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement for the supply of Renewable Energy for their campus. The University of Manchester (UoM) intends to transform its electricity consumption to 100% renewable energy whilst supporting the development of additional renewable energy generation in Great Britain. UoM intends to: (a) procure a CPPA with a renewable energy (wind and/or solar) generator to deliver 50 GWh-60 GWh of power per annum; (b) ensure that the renewable energy CPPA satisfies the 'Additionality' criteria asset out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Therefore, the project(s) must be prior to renewable generation construction and UoM's offtake will need to substantively contribute to the project(s) securing final investment decision and/or financial close.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ef0001-1657-45c2-ab2e-e7eaef66785b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTR RENEWABLES INVESTMENT |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ef0001-1657-45c2-ab2e-e7eaef66785b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ef0001-1657-45c2-ab2e-e7eaef66785b
  29th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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