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Mini Competition via the Wyre Borough Council Framework - Gas

CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD

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14 Oct 2019 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a mini competition conducted by British Independent Utilities (BiU) on behalf of Wyre Borough Council for the provision of mains gas. This is part of a selective procurement method under the Wyre Borough Council Framework Agreement and has a total contract value of £280 million. The tender period ended on 13 September 2019, with the awarded contract commencing on 1 April 2020 and set to conclude on 31 March 2024. The primary industry category is utilities, specifically natural gas, and the geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of gas and related services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive solutions. Companies with expertise in energy procurement, infrastructure development, or utility management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with a large-scale buyer such as Wyre Borough Council through this framework can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster long-term partnerships in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition via the Wyre Borough Council Framework - Gas

Notice Description

British Independent Utilities (BiU) ran a mini competition on behalf of Wyre Borough Council (the Buyer), to place a gas consortium (basket/portfolio) via the Wyre Borough Council Framework Agreement. Additional information: Tenders were to be submitted via the Cirrus Purchasing eTender system only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bed5c03-6a73-4bb2-88ef-af4d294bc805
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdb723-6b17-426c-9b63-e239f19b8ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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