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title: "Net Zero Plan 2035 Consultancy"
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# Net Zero Plan 2035 Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04349c

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded AECOM Ltd a contract valued at £351,161 for consultancy services to assist with the development of a new Net Zero Pathway (NZP) Report, aimed at helping the University achieve its commitment to reach Net Zero by 2035. This procurement, classified under CPV code 90713000, focuses on environmental issues consultancy services within the South East region of England (UKJ2). The procurement method used was a restricted procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The contract, signed on 30 August 2024, forms a key element of the University’s decarbonisation strategy, having progressed through the planning, tender, and award stages.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental sustainability, particularly those with expertise in decarbonisation modelling, energy systems design, and built environment consultancy. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in these areas are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The focus on creating a detailed and actionable Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report signifies the University’s commitment to long-term sustainability, presenting ongoing opportunities for collaboration on future projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large consultancy firms, can leverage this tender to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in the higher education sector, driving business growth through high-value projects.

## Notice

The University of Sussex is building significant internal capability to address the challenges of decarbonisation, but this will need to be supplemented by specific technical and organisational advice in targeted areas, including the built environment, decarbonisation modelling and energy systems design. The University intends to procure this expertise through appointing a consultant. The purpose of this procurement exercise is to select and appoint a Consultant to assist with the creation of a new Net Zero Pathway (NZP) Report to assist with the University's commitment to reach Net Zero by 2035. Production of the Net Zero Pathway Report will be led by the University with consultancy input to contribute technical knowledge to specific areas. The University has previously commissioned an NZP which did not provide a clear and detailed blueprint or road map that could be translated into a credible delivery plan. This new report therefore needs to set out how the University will reduce its carbon emissions with clearly defined elements to ensure it operates sustainably, ethically and responsibly

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's commitment is to reach Net Zero by 2035, using the Science Based Target Initiatives methodology. This means that carbon emissions must be reduced by more than 90% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. The aim of this tender exercise is to procure expert advice and consultancy services that will contribute to a new Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, which in turn will form a key pillar of all future decarbonisation activity at the University. The overall outputs of the consultancy period and strategy creation process, is to provide a thorough, actionable and unambiguous pathway to Net Zero. It is intended that the need for further surveys and planning will be minimised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030329-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,161 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030329-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007800-2024
- 6 Mar 2024 at 16:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007246-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 15:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002618-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

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