Tender

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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Tender

24 Aug 2020 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Mercia Energy, a local authority joint committee supported by Shropshire Council, Worcestershire County Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and Herefordshire Council, has initiated a tender titled "WME001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services." This procurement, classified under the natural gas industry, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 29th September 2020. The contract is valued at £100 million and will commence on 1st December 2020, lasting until 31st March 2026. The purchasing process follows the open procurement method, encouraging participation from interested suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in natural gas supply and related services to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in wholesale gas procurement, as well as those that can offer associated services such as billing management and validation, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this framework may enhance a business’s portfolio and pave the way for stable, long-term contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

WME intends to create 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. In addition, WME also provides a procurement only service. WME will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)), and before receiving that information economic operators will be required to complete and return a confidentiality agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity, along with a copy of their current gas supply licence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878b3dd7-eb52-4b19-8101-a89d098080c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 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
WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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