Award

Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2024 at 15:36

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

13 Jun 2024 at 14:39

Tender Notice
Tender

17 May 2024 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for a substantial contract to supply flexible electricity to its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The awarded contract, valued at £165,000,000, covers multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The procurement process, using an open procedure (above threshold), culminated with the awarding of the contract to npower Business Solutions on 11th November 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and is set to last till 31st March 2030, with an initial period of three years extendable by up to 24 months at the BBC's discretion.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale energy suppliers, particularly those with the capability to provide a secure and flexible electricity supply on a broad scale. Given the substantial contract value and the coverage required, businesses in the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy sectors, which can handle significant and consistent demand, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and indicative capabilities. The nature of the contract, being an open and competitive procurement, also allows for new entrants to showcase their expertise and potentially establish long-term relationships with the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to purchase a single source flexible electricity supply to the BBC UK estate, suppliers should submit bids for the supply of electricity for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands - see full site list document included. a detailed specification is set out in Section C - Specification Of Requirements The contract period is an initial 3 years - the contract may be extended at the BBCs discretion by up to an addition 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f1c22cb-d163-4c29-b3bb-23ff083ede59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad79742-8efb-4a56-8383-cbc70f4f0aae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPOWER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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