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Supply of Electricity

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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24 Feb 2025 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for the supply of electricity, engaging with The Energy Consortium (TEC) to secure this contract under the TEC Framework TECPR0C028, Lot 2. This procurement falls within the public utilities and electricity industry categories (CPV codes 65000000 and 09310000). The contract is valued at £11,700,000 and is intended for the University's facilities located in Milton Keynes (postcode MK7 6BP). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period starts on 1st October 2024, concluding on 30th September 2028. The award notice was published on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large energy suppliers capable of meeting substantial electricity demands. Given that the contract was awarded to EDF Energy Ltd, other large-scale energy suppliers might benchmark or ensure preparedness for future similar opportunities. This tender is ideal for businesses within the energy supply sector that have the capability to fulfil large-volume contracts and are registered on relevant frameworks like TEC. SMEs, although considered suitable, may find such opportunities more challenging unless they can leverage consortium bids or partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Electricity

Notice Description

The Open University have engaged with The Energy Consortium (TEC) to secure an energy contract for electricity. The University has awarded to a energy supplier to provide the Universities buildings with electricity. A direct award was made from the TEC Framework TECPR0C028 Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f5dbc9-2997-432f-800a-787b11d6eef4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc15948-1612-4029-a318-1607d1a9b20f
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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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