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WME001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services

WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL)

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Award

29 Jan 2021 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas and associated services, titled "WME001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis". The buying organisation is West Mercia Energy, a local authority joint committee comprising Shropshire Council, Worcestershire County Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and Herefordshire Council. This contract falls under the natural gas industry category and is valued at £100 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will extend until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender announcement published on 4th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the energy supply sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in natural gas and associated services. Companies equipped to manage bulk gas supplies and offer flexible purchasing and billing services would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. As West Mercia Energy centralises procurement by buying gas on the wholesale market, potential suppliers must ensure they can meet the demands of efficiency and reliability over the four-year period of this contract.

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Notice Title

WME001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice for a new four year single supplier framework for the provision of gas supplies, with WME acting as intermediary to buy the gas on the wholesale market. WME provides a fully managed service including validation and payment of bills on behalf of customers. The Framework Agreement will commence upon signature for a period up to 31st March 2026,allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fcbdf5-1c01-492d-8aef-924b17566c6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 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
WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL)
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTAL GAS & POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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