Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Sussex House
BRIGHTON
BN19RH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main 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
DN2597
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.
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to select and appoint a Consultant 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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £351,161
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-007800
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AECOM Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
01846493
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £351,161
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sussex
Brighton
Country
United Kingdom