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THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Provision of Onsite Behind-the-Meter Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

ConstructionCPV 45261215
Value£2,000,000
Deadline
Published25 May 2026
RegionNationwide

£2,000,000 — stated in the notice

Who to contact
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this tender£0£6.5m

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The brief

Provision of a private wire (behind-the-meter) Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which a third-party solar contractor shall undertake the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across suitable buildings at the Walton Hall campus.

The contractor will supply generated solar electricity directly to the site at an agreed fixed tariff.

The scope of the agreement shall include, completion and management of all Distribution Network Operator (DNO) applications, structural engineering assessments, electrical system assessment, and the securing of all necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

Provision of a private wire (behind-the-meter) Solar

Provision of a private wire (behind-the-meter) Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which a third-party solar contractor shall undertake the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across suitable buildings at the Walton Hall campus.

02

The contractor will supply generated solar electricity

The contractor will supply generated solar electricity directly to the site at an agreed fixed tariff.

03

The scope of the agreement shall include

The scope of the agreement shall include, completion and management of all Distribution Network Operator (DNO) applications, structural engineering assessments, electrical system assessment, and the securing of all necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a26c
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
048339-2026
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