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title: "T0648 Strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy with power purchase agreements"
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# T0648 Strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy with power purchase agreements

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea53577a-c1f9-4f2c-a4c3-61d2d04ceba4

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for strategic consultancy to develop a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy, incorporating power purchase agreements (PPAs). The consultancy project, worth £150,000, has been awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1. The consultancy is part of National Highways' commitment to procure 100% renewable electricity and generate 10% of demand on its estates. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and will end on 30th September 2025. The project falls under the 'development consultancy services' industry category and addresses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and some overseas territories. Key stakeholders include the Estates Energy and Sustainability team at National Highways.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, renewable energy solutions, and power purchase agreements. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. The tender requires expertise in developing strategic procurement plans, legal and risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses to support renewable energy initiatives. Businesses with a robust background in energy procurement and sustainability can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and establish a foothold in the growing market for renewable energy consultancy, aligning with broader public sector sustainability targets.

## Notice

Strategic consultancy for a renewable electricity procurement and generation strategy, utilising power purchase agreements. The Estates Energy and Sustainability team at National Highways (The Client) are looking to secure professional services from energy and power purchase agreement procurement specialists to develop an electricity procurement strategy, which supports Net Zero Highways' commitments of procuring 100% renewable electricity and to generate 10% of demand on or near National Highways estate. Objectives the Consultant is required to deliver include: - To develop a firm electricity procurement strategy, looking into the use of power purchase agreements (PPAs), which provides additional renewable electricity to the national grid and further develops feasibility to generate renewable electricity on National Highways land. - Provide clear detail of the various challenges and the risk mitigation/management required to allow for informed and efficient decision making for the next phase in securing PPA contracts. - To review any potential limitations or barriers within procurement and/or legal to ensure that the Client is compliant within its energy framework as a public sector organisation. - To complete soft market testing that will inform the strategy and provide insight for the Client on market demand, routes to market and costs involved. - Complete a risk assessment and cost benefit analysis to support in the justification of the recommendations made to the Client. Details on scope of work to be included within the development of this strategy is outlined in section S205.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f439969a-de58-4f07-8e3e-65e9b90a8d6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f439969a-de58-4f07-8e3e-65e9b90a8d6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f439969a-de58-4f07-8e3e-65e9b90a8d6d
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d726323c-30e7-4291-8665-35a8337dd89b
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