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# ESC21188 - Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0e45767-6e11-4388-bd24-c3563b6a1444

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "ESC21188 - Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester" is led by the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), which is the contracting authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The project is part of efforts to enhance clean energy capacity in Greater Manchester, with an allocated value of £370,000. The tender process, conducted under an open procurement method, was published on 29 June 2021, and the tender period concluded on 11 August 2021. The project, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, aims to deliver approximately 10 Megawatts (MW) of clean energy and runs until 31 May 2023, involving collaboration with five local authorities: Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, and Wigan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consulting, project management, and procurement support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing technical and advisory services across the energy sector, including commercial and investment advice, and procurement support for the implementation of renewable energy projects, would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. Engaging with this project can facilitate participation in the evolving Local Energy Market, opening avenues for sustainable business growth and innovation in energy solutions.

## Notice

Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) are looking for external suppliers to support the successful delivery of Unlocking Clean Energy in Greater Manchester (UCEGM). UCEGM is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and will deliver approximately 10 Megawatts (MW) of additional clean energy capacity to supply local authority assets across Greater Manchester. It also aims to demonstrate innovative and scalable energy business models, allowing greater participation in the emerging Local Energy Market, reducing reliance on subsidy and enabling future investment in clean energy. The project commenced in summer 2020 and will run until the end of May 2023. UCEGM is led by ESC in partnership with five Greater Manchester local authorities - Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, and Wigan. ESC have entered into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to deliver the project including certain contracted outputs in the form of kilowatt hours of renewable energy that will be produced and resultant tonnes of carbon dioxide that the project will save. For further information see: https://es.catapult.org.uk/impact/projects/ucegm/ There are three key areas of work within the project: 1. Programme Management & Project Compliance - as lead partner in the consortium, ESC are responsible for overall project performance and compliance with funding requirements, 2. Workstream 1 - The five Local Authority partners are delivering around PS15m of capital investment in renewable energy projects, and 3. Workstream 2 - ESC are leading the development of future business models. The requirements of the contracts are divided into four Lots: 1. Lot 1: Commercial and Investment Advice 2. Lot 2: Workstream 2 Procurement Advice 3. Lot 3: Workstream 1 Procurement Support 4. Lot 4: Summative Assessment Lots 1 and 2 are required to provide external specialist, technical support in respect of commercial and investment structures along with procurement processes to Workstream 2 which will supplement in-house capabilities to develop future business models. This will maximise the scope, quality and impact of Workstream 2. Procurement support under Lot 3 is intended to support the consortium partners - the Local Authorities who are delivering capital renewable energy schemes under Workstream 1. Compliance with public sector procurement requirements is a key funding requirement. Lot 3 is a call-off contract which can be utilised as necessary to support the Local Authorities to procure their required contracts. ERDF comes with a contractual requirement to appoint an external supplier to conduct an impact evaluation of the project, known as a summative assessment, which is Lot 4. Additional information: Please follow the instructions in the ITT document regarding communications during this event

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08b00b7-0da0-4523-8bbc-19af73e73dd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CORNWALL INSIGHT; LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS; PROCUR3D CONSULTING; WINNING MOVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08b00b7-0da0-4523-8bbc-19af73e73dd8
- 29 Jun 2021 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cb5843-5e3a-43a0-9b8b-447a233a2183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a08b00b7-0da0-4523-8bbc-19af73e73dd8
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cb5843-5e3a-43a0-9b8b-447a233a2183
  29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1b116983-12d8-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Link to tender portal

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/
- https://es.catapult.org.uk/impact/projects/ucegm/

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