Tender

WME 007 - West Mercia Energy Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of natural gas and electricity

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

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06 Nov 2019 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Energy (WME) organisation is currently initiating a procurement process identified as the "WME 007 - West Mercia Energy Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of natural gas and electricity." This tender falls under the services sector, specifically within the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 2nd December 2019. The service will cater to a range of customers across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, allowing various suppliers to compete for contracts under a Dynamic Purchasing System managed by Open Energy Market Ltd (OEM).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in energy supply and management, to expand their business by joining the Dynamic Purchasing System. Suppliers that can demonstrate competency in providing gas and electricity services will be well-suited to respond. Given the diverse customer base encompassing local authorities, educational institutions, and other public bodies, businesses that can offer flexible and tailored energy solutions could find substantial growth potential through this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WME 007 - West Mercia Energy Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of natural gas and electricity

Notice Description

The establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for the supply of natural gas and electricity to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of WME (current and potential) as identified below. The objectives of the WME is to maintain effective, efficient and economic arrangements for the purchase and supply of energy at the request of and to the satisfaction of the Member Authorities and to other public bodies, non-profit making and charitable organisations, education providers, including Academies, and private sector organisations delivering public services on behalf of public bodies and such other organisations which may be approved by the Joint Committee (including approval via the Annual Business Plan) where it is permitted by law and is to the benefit of Member Authorities to do so. In accordance with the above stated aims and objectives, WME are seeking to appoint energy suppliers on to a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be utilised and owned by WME, but operated and managed by Open Energy Market Ltd (OEM), in order to provide energy contract tendering. The DPS is not be divided into defined lots. Instead all suppliers on accepted onto the DPS can bid for tenders that they feel they are competent in delivering. Where a tender requests more than one type of service then a supplier can bid for just part of that tender. This procurement is being undertaken by OEM, with WME as the Contracting Authority for itself and as lead authority for the supply of natural gas and electricity to the customers of WME in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of WME (current and potential) in general as further identified at the following websites, but also to include any organisation within the description in the paragraph above not so identified: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council (Local Authorities) https://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml (education establishments) http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php (education establishments) http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net/ (education establishments) http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about/Pages/member-institutions.aspx (universities) https://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites#force_sites (police) 3 / 5 http://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/ (police) http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs. (fire service) https://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home.htm (coast guard) https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx (nhs) http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ (nhs) https://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure (nhs) http://www.scottishambulance.com/Theservice/Default.aspx (ambulance services) https://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx (charities) http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (charities) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out forthe procurement. West Mercia Energy (WME), is a Local Authority owned organisation. The Member Authorities are Shropshire Council, Herefordshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Worcestershire County Council. WME is established as a Joint Committee under s.101 of the Local Government Act. WME offers a co-ordinated approach to energy procurement and operates contracts on behalf of its four Member Authorities and a number of other Local Authorities and outside public bodies. Current electricity volumes are approximately 560 GWh and WME handle some 6,500 electricity supplies. Current gas volumes are approximately 22 million therms and WME handle some 3,500 gas supplies. The letting of energy supplier contracts by WME is subject to the EU Procurement Directive as WME is deemed to be a 'Contracting Authority' further to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. WME currently operate flexible contracts for our customers for both gas and electricity. We also have requirements from existing customers and potential new customers for fixed term, fixed price contracts, and whilst our preference would be to meet the requirements of these customers through ourexisting flexible contracts, there are occasions when this is not possible and fixed term, fixed price contracts are required. That is the purpose of this Dynamic Purchasing System. Typical meter points include, but are not limited to, Schools, Universities, Police and Fire Stations, Civic Centres, Housing Portfolios and Leisure Centres. On this basis it is difficult to forecast volume requirements, but based on recent experience we estimate potential volumes requirements for both gas and electricity to be approximately 10% of existing volumes (shown above) in addition to the potential for new customers. For more information about this opportunity or to respond to this opportunity please visit www.openenergymarket.com/dps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3682cc34-318c-4164-8db5-a8ad267679f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b387ed18-a6f9-456d-9de8-b1337267542b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2019 - 3 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA ENERGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 5DE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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