--- title: "Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ab7.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement." The initiative aims to increase renewable electricity usage at their Colchester campus, located in the UKH34 region, by employing a Design, Build, Fund, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Interested parties should note that a preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with submissions needed by 21st June 2026. This phase aims to explore optimal PPA structures, pricing mechanisms, and contract approaches to enhance affordability and flexibility. The procurement, categorised under "services" and "energy and related services," envisions a substantial investment with a contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2057. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focused on renewable energy solutions and infrastructure. Companies skilled in solar power systems, energy management, and sustainable utility operations will find the project promising for growth, as it involves potentially large-scale implementations such as PV Solar Farms, heat networks, and solar installations on buildings and car ports. Suppliers able to offer innovative solutions to enhance energy efficiency and renewable output stand to benefit from engaging with the University as they plan long-term renewable energy utilisation strategies. ## Notice The University aims to increase the proportion of renewable electricity at its Colchester campus, reduce spend on utilities and carbon emissions from energy. It wishes to do this through a Design, Build, Fund, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). There are potential opportunities to deliver these aims via a number of different routes, including; 1. Renewable electricity generated via a large-scale PV Solar Farm (potentially to include BESS and wind). 2. Low carbon heat supplied through a heat network and energy centre. 3. Renewable electricity generated via on campus PV Solar installed on building roofs. 4. Renewable electricity generated via PV Solar Car Ports on University car parks. Prior to going to tender, through this Premarket Engagement exercise, the University wishes to gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges, optimal PPA structures, pricing mechanisms, contract approaches, durations to balance affordability, risk, and flexibility. It welcomes commentary on the key risks, constraints, and enablers associated with delivering the proposed projects. d3251ca6-2deb-4d4e-abd7-1a4821c845b9 ### Planning Information Please navigate to the Premarket Engagement page for this potential project within our e-procurement system "Proactis", accessible via the address below: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Attached to the project Premarket Engagement area are: a) Client brief and site maps b) Market questionnaire There is also a dialogue facility to raise clarification questions. The University will review submissions from the market and may select a number of respondees with which to discuss the potential project further. d3251ca6-2deb-4d4e-abd7-1a4821c845b9 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045224-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2057 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,330,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 08:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045224-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045224-2026 18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.essex.ac.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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