Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester, 2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
Contact
Ms Jade Rawlinson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=874a691f-812d-ef11-812c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Sounding – Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Reference number
DN728919
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09310000 - Electricity
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investigating the potential commitment into a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and is looking to partner with a renewable electricity developer to meet its clean energy goals, and reduce price volatility risk from its energy portfolio.
TfGM has a clear set of objectives for the PPA procurement and is looking to engage with interested developers as part of pre-market engagement who can meet the following:
• Power generation to meet demand of between 25 and 42 GWh annually.
• Likely a virtual PPA that would be operational by the end of 2027, though virtual is not confirmed at this stage.
• Competitive energy prices for a duration of 10 to 15 years.
• Additionality through the deployment of new renewable electricity generation capacity.
TfGM is the local government body responsible for transport across Greater Manchester, delivering an integrated transport network (known as the Bee Network) to improve lives by connecting people and places. We’re the proud owners of Metrolink (the UK’s largest light rail network) and we’re looking to expand it in future.
We’re taking bus services back under local control: we’re the first city region outside London to franchise bus services, and have committed to greening our network through zero emission vehicles. All local bus services will be under local control as part of the Bee Network by January 2025, and we’re working to bring local rail services onto the Bee Network by 2030.
In addition to our Head Office in central Manchester, we own Greater Manchester’s major bus depots and bus stations, stops and shelters, invest in and manage new, modern transport interchanges, and manage a range of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across our estate, and more widely across Greater Manchester.
Based on this, we therefore have a large energy portfolio, and are looking at interventions to manage this effectively and efficiently.
Prior to commencement of a formal procurement exercise for a PPA, we intend to engage with the market to understand capacity, capability and appetite for the requirement. Further information on the opportunity, can be found on TfGM’s procurement portal.
To find out more, TfGM is holding a virtual Supplier Day on 08/07/24. You can book onto this here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uyT_3okgAESMjvceaAN4srVX_dKOk91PuuVn-A__cDFUN0IwSUxUOEJaWTdLVTE2UldaR0hMWlQzNC4u
This notice does not constitute the commencement of a formal competitive procurement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 31121340 - Wind farm
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Information as provided above.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
As this is a PIN notice for a potential future opportunity, decisions are still to be made regarding duration and renewal options.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 September 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