---
title: "Provision of Onsite Behind-the-Meter Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a26c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-25"
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# Provision of Onsite Behind-the-Meter Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a26c

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## Summary

The Open University, a public authority acting in the sub-central government sector, is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Onsite Behind-the-Meter Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)" at its Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes, UK. This procurement is categorised under the works sector with a focus on solar energy and solar panel roof-covering work. Currently in the planning stage, the process is set to culminate with the contract period starting on 1st January 2027. The planned value of the procurement is £2,470,000 gross, with significant stages scheduled, including a future notice date of 1st October 2026. Interested parties can communicate with the procurement team via email at finance-tenders@open.ac.uk.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in solar photovoltaic systems. Businesses capable of handling both the technical and regulatory aspects of solar installations, including distribution network operations and acquiring necessary permissions, would be well-suited for this contract. Securing this agreement could provide a reliable revenue stream over the long term, given the planned contract period extends nearly two decades, offering stability and growth potential in the flourishing sector of sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

Provision of a private wire (behind-the-meter) Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which a third-party solar contractor shall undertake the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across suitable buildings at the Walton Hall campus. The contractor will supply generated solar electricity directly to the site at an agreed fixed tariff. The scope of the agreement shall include, completion and management of all Distribution Network Operator (DNO) applications, structural engineering assessments, electrical system assessment, and the securing of all necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048339-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2046 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 15:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048339-2026
  25th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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