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title: "Isambard AI - Purchase Power Agreement"
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# Isambard AI - Purchase Power Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd4a

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## Summary

The University of Bristol procured services for the Isambard AI facility’s planned electricity supply from a wind turbine. The requirement covered a wind turbine connection feasibility study, enabling the University to enter a power purchase agreement for electricity to power the facility. Bristol Energy Network is the selected supplier for this work. Delivery is associated with the University’s Bristol operations and the proposed turbines. The procurement is primarily an energy-related service, including electricity supply arrangements and technical feasibility work. It may suit energy consultancies, renewable energy specialists, organisations experienced in grid or turbine connections, and providers able to assess whether renewable generation can support a large research and computing facility.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award. The University of Bristol selected Bristol Energy Network for the single lot, which was marked as suitable for SMEs. The stated reason for using a direct award was a unique set of technical circumstances allowing connection to the proposed turbines. The award date was 6 August 2026, with a contract period from 6 August 2026 to 5 February 2027. The award value is £200,814 excluding VAT, or £241,029 including VAT. The award is recorded as pending, with signature scheduled for 6 August 2026. Evaluation was therefore based on the direct-award rationale rather than a competitive tender process.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of Bristol for specialist support linking renewable generation to a major research and artificial-intelligence facility. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need practical expertise in wind turbine connection feasibility, electricity supply arrangements and power purchase agreements. It would also need to understand the technical, commercial and regulatory issues involved in connecting proposed generation and assessing whether it can reliably serve a substantial electricity load. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs, indicating that specialist smaller organisations can be relevant where they have the required technical capability. Evidence of comparable feasibility studies, renewable-energy connections and work with universities or energy-intensive facilities would strengthen a supplier’s position.

## Notice

Isambard AI - Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) - Wind Turbine Connection Feasibility Study, that would allow the University to sign up to a PPA to receive electricity from a Wind Turbine to power the Isambard AI Facility. In order for the Wind Turbine Project to proceed, Bristol Energy Networks CIC (BEN) are required to carry out a Feasibility Study.

### Procurement Information

For technical reasons, there is a unique set of circumstances that allow the University to connect to the proposed turbines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074541-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,814 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Bristol Energy Network |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31682000 - Electricity supplies
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074541-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074541-2026
  6th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristolenergynetwork.org.uk
- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/directory/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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