---
title: "Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f612"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-11-12"
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# Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's) in accordance with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f612

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a market scoping exercise to gather interest for a tender entitled "Purchase of UK Allowances (UKA's)" as part of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. Interested parties should register by 12 noon on 22nd November 2021 to be considered. Located in Glasgow, the contract is classified under "Energy and related services," and aims to facilitate the purchase of approximately 20,000 UKAs as well as provide ongoing market intelligence and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy management, consultancy services, and financial trade, particularly those with expertise in emissions trading and carbon market operations. Companies capable of delivering auction purchases, hedging strategies, and market analysis will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Strathclyde can open avenues for expansion and collaboration within the UK's regulatory landscape regarding emissions and environmental trading schemes.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a contract for services relating to the trading of UKAs and relevant market intelligence in relation to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. The University of Strathclyde is an Operator of a stationary installation within the UK-ETS and has a requirement to purchase approximately 20,000 UKAs. The University has received no free allowances in the 2021 to 2025 allocation period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will include, but will not be limited to: - Purchases of allowances at auctions on behalf of the University. - Incorporating a hedging strategy on behalf of the university to limit exposure to high prices of allowances. - Holding and transfer of allowances from an authorised UK-ETS trading registry account to the University's Operator Holding Account (OHA). - Providing market insights and intelligence and price forecasts at agreed intervals at no extra cost to the University. - Running market orders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028325-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79223000 - Custom broker services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028325-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=673669
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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