Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Description

An Open Framework for the procurement of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements for in front of the meter electricity. This is inclusive of different contract structures (such as physical and virtual), asset attributes (such as existing, new build, differing technologies) and scale (sub 5MW up to over 50MW of installed capacity, differing organisation types).

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Commercial tool

Establishes an open framework

A series of frameworks with substantially the same terms. Awarded suppliers are carried over and new suppliers can bid.

Total value (estimated)

• £1,500,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 14 December 2026 to 13 December 2034
• 8 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
• 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
• 09310000 - Electricity
• 09330000 - Solar energy
• 09331000 - Solar panels
• 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
• 09332000 - Solar installation
• 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
• 31120000 - Generators
• 31121300 - Wind-energy generators
• 31121320 - Wind turbines
• 31121330 - Wind turbine generators
• 31122000 - Generator units
• 31124000 - Steam-turbine generator and related apparatus
• 31124100 - Turbine generator sets
• 31682000 - Electricity supplies
• 45251220 - Cogeneration plant construction work
• 45251230 - Steam-generation plant construction work
• 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
• 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Framework

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

13 December 2034

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.10%

Further information about fees

A Framework Fee of 0.1% is payable by Suppliers in respect of each Call-off Contract awarded through the Framework. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the estimated value of the relevant Call-off Contract.

Participating Authorities may also be charged a Service Fee for Framework management services. Where applicable, Suppliers will collect this fee on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Details of any Service Fee will be clearly set out in the Framework documentation and agreed with Participating Authorities prior to the commencement of any Call-off award process.

Framework operation description

The Framework is for Corporate Power Purchase Agreements and is not divided into lots. It covers a range of Corporate PPA structures, including physical and virtual arrangements. Suppliers are required to complete selection questions and submit quality and social value responses. Admission to the Framework is based on suppliers satisfying the applicable selection requirements and achieving the required minimum standards in the quality and social value assessments.

Suppliers may submit prices for none, some or all of the predefined pricing scenarios. Each submitted scenario price will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, with submission of a compliant price constituting a Pass. Pricing scenarios are not numerically scored and do not contribute to the supplier's overall Framework evaluation score. A Pass establishes that a Framework-stage price is available for potential direct award under that scenario. A Fail does not prevent appointment to the Framework or participation in a mini-competition, but the supplier will not be eligible for direct award under that scenario.

Direct award will be available only for the PPA types and pricing scenarios specified in the Framework. A Participating Authority will use an Expression of Interest to identify suppliers that meet its stated objective requirements, which may include the required PPA structure, technology, volume, generation profile, contract tenor, commercial characteristics, risk allocation and additional project features. Where more than one supplier meets those requirements, the supplier may be selected using the highest overall Framework evaluation score or the highest score achieved for specified Framework questions or sections relevant to the requirement. The applicable selection method will be identified in the Expression of Interest.

Any direct award must use the applicable Framework-stage scenario price as a maximum price, subject only to the permitted CPI adjustment from the 2026 base year. The final direct award price must therefore be at or below the relevant submitted and adjusted price. Limited clarifications may be undertaken to confirm alignment, deliverability and pricing, but must not materially modify the Framework terms or distort competition.

Suppliers will also submit a pricing methodology statement for information only. It will not be scored, weighted or used to rank suppliers at Framework award stage, but may be referred to at Call-off stage to support clarification, due diligence, value-for-money assessment and the procurement audit trail where proposed pricing appears inconsistent with the supplier's stated approach.

Contracts awarded through mini-competition will use project-specific pricing and the requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology specified by the Participating Authority. Mini-competitions may include an initial Expression of Interest, single or multi-stage evaluation, shortlisting, clarification, dialogue or negotiation, provided that the process is set out in advance and applied transparently and consistently.

As an Open Framework, the Framework will be reopened periodically, allowing new suppliers to apply and existing suppliers to update or resubmit their responses, including pricing.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Any UK public body may access this Framework with the agreement of the Contracting Authority through LASER. Eligible organisations include:

a) Local authorities (county, unitary, district, borough, metropolitan, parish, and community councils)

b) Police, Fire, and Ambulance services

c) NHS Trusts and health bodies

d) Central government departments and agencies

e) Educational establishments (schools, academies, colleges, universities)

f) Registered social landlords and housing associations

g) Charities and third sector organisations

h) Publicly owned companies

i) Utilities as defined within Schedule 4 of the Procurement Act 2023

Participation

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

26 October 2026, 3:00pm

Tender submission deadline

9 November 2026, 3:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZAD374JN5S

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

1 December 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Payment terms

Payment terms for individual Call-off Contracts will be specified within the relevant Call-off documentation and agreed between the Participating Authority and the Supplier.

A Framework Fee of 0.1% of the estimated Call-off Contract value is payable by the Supplier in respect of each Call-off Contract awarded through the Framework. Details of the invoicing and payment process for the Framework Fee will be specified within the Framework documentation.

Suppliers may also be required to collect a Service Fee from Participating Authorities on behalf of the Contracting Authority for Framework management services. Any such Service Fee will be clearly identified in the Framework documentation and agreed with the Participating Authority before the commencement of any Call-off award process.

Description of risks to contract performance

Risks to contract performance may include material changes in market, commercial, technical, operational, regulatory, legal or financial circumstances that impact the delivery of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, including changes to electricity market arrangements, industry codes, government policy, subsidy regimes, network charging arrangements, generation asset performance, generation output, counterparty creditworthiness, force majeure events and other circumstances beyond a party's reasonable control.

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Kent County Council t/a LASER

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCX-4938-CCHM

1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill

West Malling

ME19 4YT

United Kingdom

Contact name: Kane Stockwell

Telephone: 01622942317

Email: kane.stockwell [at] laserenergy.org.uk

Region: UKJ46 - West Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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