Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Sussex House,Falmer
BRIGHTON
BN19RH
Contact
Michael Prior
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Higher Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Net Zero Plan 2035 Consultancy
Reference number
US_24078
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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(s).
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to select and appoint one or more Consultants 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.
Interested parties should declare an expression of interest by email directly to Michael Prior m.prior@sussex.ac.uk and a capability assessment will be sent to parties who opt in.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Main site or place of performance
University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
BN1 9RH
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
The key deliverables are professional advice and recommendations to support the Sustainability Team's objective to create a Net Zero Strategic Pathway Report, and the subsequent action plan for the University's Sustainability Programme.
This tender will be for advisory services, as well as system modelling and design. Individual outputs are divided into four packages of work.
The University welcomes responses from consultants who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following packages of works. Please outline this knowledge and experience in Part C of this Capability Assessment. The four packages of work are as follows:
A - Built Environment Expertise
• High-level design of campus heating systems, including the district heating network
• Advice on optimised building heating schedules
• High-level campus electricity system design, with a focus on future demand levels
• CapEx and maintenance design guides / environmental performance standards for future building long-term maintenance.
• Guidance on best practice for energy management in Higher Education
B - Holistic Pathway Modelling
• Business As Usual (no decarbonisation) forecast for carbon emissions and building/infrastructure maintenance costs.
• Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation costs and emissions reduction forecasting, short- and long-term
• Creation of a dynamic emissions model to be owned by the University
C - Funding and Procurement Advice
• Scope 3 Purchasing and Supply Chain Emissions Reduction Strategy
• Advice on Government grants and funding schemes
• Advice on long term partnerships and collaboration
D - Renewable Energy Study
• Feasibility study for new renewable electricity generation on campus
This is an indicative list and may be subject to change at the tender stage.
two.2.14) Additional information
Interested parties should declare an expression of interest by email directly to Michael Prior m.prior@sussex.ac.uk and a capability assessment will be sent to parties who opt in.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 May 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Interested parties should declare an expression of interest by email directly to Michael Prior m.prior@sussex.ac.uk and a capability assessment will be sent to parties who opt in.