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title: "Supply of Electricity for University of Manchester c/o Inspired Energy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1592558-655a-4076-bb0f-2fdeb1ad1185"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Supply of Electricity for University of Manchester c/o Inspired Energy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1592558-655a-4076-bb0f-2fdeb1ad1185

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of electricity, with a contract value of £56 million. This contract, managed by Inspired Energy plc, has been awarded as of December 4, 2020, and covers a period from January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was officially closed on October 28, 2020, for submissions. The relevant industry category for this tender is 'Electricity,' and the delivery location is in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the energy sector, particularly those capable of supplying electricity on a flexible purchasing basis. Companies that are well-positioned to compete for this contract might include large energy suppliers or those with extensive experience in utility services. It is particularly relevant for businesses with the capacity to manage large-scale energy contracts and adapt to changing market conditions over the duration of the 27-month supply period.

## Notice

University of Manchester is seeking to award a contract for the procurement and supply of electricity on a flexible purchasing basis. This is for a 27 month contract (up to 31st March 2023) with the option to extend for a further 24 months. This tender is being run by Inspired Energy plc on behalf of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2980bf17-d7bb-4b1f-9592-3ee6a1dc548e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH GAS TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2980bf17-d7bb-4b1f-9592-3ee6a1dc548e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2980bf17-d7bb-4b1f-9592-3ee6a1dc548e
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC161099
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.manchester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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