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BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2021 at 09:24

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of gas services for its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The contract, titled "BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply," focuses on a flexible gas supply over a term of three years, starting from 1st April 2021, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the total contract value estimated at £5 million. The contract period runs until 31st March 2025, and suppliers were invited to submit their bids by 18th January 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of providing a flexible and responsive service. Suppliers that offer innovative solutions in gas supply and invoicing, including options for renewable energy, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate compliance with the BBC's detailed invoicing and account management requirements may find this tender especially accessible, as the procurement encourages participation from competitive and agile firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply

Notice Description

The BBC looked to purchase a single source flexible gas supply to the BBC UK Estate, suppliers were instructed to submit bids for the supply of gas for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands). The initial contract term is for 3 years with an additional optional extension of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c9990-945c-4b7d-9550-7d7e546dc36e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

BRITISH GAS TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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