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title: "UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC"
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# UKRI-2255 Direct Wire Solar Power Purchase Agreement for STFC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c72f1f23-5024-45d8-ad30-ce466b786883

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a tender for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply direct wire solar energy for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, located in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The procurement process is currently active, with the tender period closing on 20th July 2022. The contract, valued at £50 million, is expected to span up to 25 years, commencing on 1st December 2022 and concluding on 30th November 2047. This venture falls under the solar energy category, addressing grid capacity challenges in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions and solar power technologies. Businesses that focus on sustainable energy supplies, particularly those capable of delivering direct wire systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender given their suitability for the contract, enabling them to potentially expand their market share and contribute to the UK's renewable energy goals.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') is planning to launch a procurement for a contract to supply electricity via direct wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Science and Technology Facilities Council ('STFC'). A contract of up to 25 years to supply electricity is being sought via direct wire due to grid capacity limitations at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a556e8-86d8-4fd9-b652-a5e89b286f16 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2047 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a556e8-86d8-4fd9-b652-a5e89b286f16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12a556e8-86d8-4fd9-b652-a5e89b286f16
  22nd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=699633202
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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