TFGM Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA)

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    "id": "GB-CFS-308584",
    "name": "Transport for Greater Manchester"
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  "date": "2025-02-03T22:10:25Z",
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        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Manchester",
        "postalCode": "M1 3BG",
        "streetAddress": "TfGM, 2 Piccadilly Place"
      },
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        "email": "procurement@tfgm.com",
        "name": "TfGM Procurement",
        "telephone": "+44 1612441000"
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      "description": "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy",
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    "contractPeriod": {
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      "startDate": "2026-01-31T00:00:00Z"
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    "datePublished": "2025-02-03T21:56:31Z",
    "description": "Transport for Greater Manchester (\u0027TfGM\u0027) is seeking to enter into a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (\u0027vPPA\u0027) with a supplier (\u0027the Supplier\u0027) to meet its clean energy goals\u200b, and reduce price volatility risk from its energy portfolio.\u202f \r\n\r\nTfGM has a clear set of objectives for the vPPA procurement and is looking to\u202fengage with interested developers\u200b who can meet the following requirements: \r\n\r\nPower generation to meet demand of between\u202f35 and 42 GWh annually.\u202f \r\n\r\nDelivery of a vPPA\u202fwith a target Commerical Operations Date (COD) no later than 30 June 2029. \r\n\r\nA \u0027pay-as-produced\u0027 vPPA contract structure, for the supply of wind power (onshore or offshore) or solar power. \r\n\r\nA vPPA term of 15 years, with the option, at TFGM\u0027s discretion, to extend for a further 5 years.  \r\n\r\nTfGM 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\u0027re the proud owners of Metrolink (the UK\u0027s largest light rail network) and we\u0027re looking to expand it in future.\u202f \r\n\r\nWe\u0027ve taken bus services back under local control: we\u0027re the first city region outside London to franchise bus services, and have committed to greening our network through zero emission vehicles. Local bus services moved under local control as part of the Bee Network by January 2025, and we\u0027re working to bring local rail services onto the Bee Network by 2030.\u202f \r\n\r\nIn addition to our Head Office in central Manchester, we own Greater Manchester\u0027s 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.\u202fBased on this, we therefore have a large energy portfolio, and are looking at interventions to manage this effectively and efficiently.\u202f\u202f\r\n\r\nAdditional information: \r\nTfGM intends to procure a vPPA via a Competitive Dialogue procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR16). The estimated contract value is between \u00a350,000,000 and \u00a370,000,000. The contract will be based on a 15-year term, with the option for a 5 year extension, at TFGM\u0027s discretion.  \r\n\r\nDocumentation, including the requirements, how to submit a tender, potential areas for dialogue, and the process for this, can be found on Pro-Contract. To access this, interested suppliers should register on Pro-Contract at https://procontract.due-north.com/register\r\n\r\nFollowing this, suppliers can search for the project with the following information:\r\nProject Name: TFGM Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) \r\nProject Pro-Contract Reference Code: DN756077\r\nAs part of the process, TFGM intends to hold a virtual bidder day on Thursday 13th February 2025. Suppliers intending to join will need to register onto the project on Pro-Contract, and guidance on how to register onto the bidder day will be available on Pro-Contract.",
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      "endDate": "2025-03-06T16:00:00Z"
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