Tender

The Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity and Ancillary Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

09 Mar 2017 at 14:26

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity and Ancillary Services" is initiated by the Crown Commercial Service as the contracting authority. This framework agreement is intended for public sector bodies in the UK, including central government departments, NHS bodies, and local authorities, covering the supply of approximately 0.7 TWh of electricity. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd April 2017. The contract is expected to begin on 11th July 2017 and run for three years, with a possible one-year extension. The estimated total contract value is £60 million, and it specifically addresses the supply of goods in the Electricity category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy supply and ancillary services, particularly those equipped to manage non-half hourly electricity contracts. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include established energy suppliers, smaller firms with innovative solutions, and companies knowledgeable in compliance with regulatory changes, such as the recent P272 legislation. Participation in this procurement can enhance market presence and lead to sustainable contracts with various UK public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity and Ancillary Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations) identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice provided as an attachment to this Notice , which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above Public Sector Bodies have a need for a framework agreement for the supply of approximately 0.7 TWh of electricity to meet requirements of 697 customers across 50,326 meters managed via an aggregated, flexible, risk managed approach. The requirement covers predominantly Non Half Hourly electricity however there may be a requirement for the supply of Half Hourly electricity following on from the recent P272 legislation. Detailed information about the requirement and this procurement is available in the Contract Notice that has been provided as an attachment to this Notice. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https:// gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to the Emptoris messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Procurement Service Support Desk email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Responses must be published by the date in IV.3.4. of the Contract Notice attached. PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES: a) Detailed information regarding the selection criteria can be found in the Contract Notice that has been provided as an attachment to this Notice. b) Contract values stated in the Notice are estimates, as the Contracting Authority does not guarantee a specific minimum level of business under this framework agreement. c) While this framework agreement has a term of 3 years, the Contracting Authority has the option to extend for a maximum of a further year at the end of the third year. d) Please note this framework agreement covers supply to England and Wales ONLY.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1888f50-1ed6-4077-a97a-03c9e73d8a7a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09330000 - Solar energy

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 11 Jul 2020 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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