Tender

The Provision of Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity & Mains Metered Natural Gas To The Estates of 4x FirstGroup Train Operating Companies Across the UK

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 19:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves First Greater Western Limited seeking tenders for the provision of half-hourly and non-half-hourly metered electricity and mains metered natural gas to the estates of four FirstGroup train operating companies across the UK. This initiative falls under the goods category in the energy industry, with an estimated contract value of £32 million. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 17th December 2021, and contract commencement expected on 1st April 2022, spanning an initial term of 24 months with an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for energy supply businesses, particularly those licensed by Ofgem as Accredited Suppliers of metered electricity and natural gas in the UK. Companies capable of supplying metered energy with the requisite experience and compliance with the specified criteria will find this procurement appealing. The scope includes potential contracts for both energy types, enabling suppliers to bid for one or both lots, thus allowing for strategic growth within the competitive energy sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity & Mains Metered Natural Gas To The Estates of 4x FirstGroup Train Operating Companies Across the UK

Notice Description

FirstGroup seeks tenders for the provision of half-hourly and non-half-hourly metered electricity to the estates of 4x Train Operating Companies spanning the UK. The estimated annual consumption across the 4 entities is 55 GWh per annum for electricity and 39 GWh for gas. FirstGroup expects to award contracts for the 4 entities for a minimum twenty four month period with an optional 12 month extension. The contracts are expected to commence on 01/04/2022.

Lot Information

The Provision of Metered Natural Gas

Lot 1 is for the supply of metered natural gas to sites across the estates of 4 FirstGroup train operating companies with an estimated annual consumption of 39 GWh. The intention is to award a contract 2+1 term. The contract is expected to commence 01/04/2022. This Lot may be awarded individually or may be awarded in combination with Lot 2. A more detailed specification is available within the Tender Documents.

Options: FirstGroup is seeking an initial 24 months term with an option to extend for a further 12 months upon completion of the initial term if both parties agree.

The Provision of Half-Hourly & Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity

Lot 2 is for the supply of metered natural gas to sites across the estates of 4 FirstGroup train operating companies with an estimated annual consumption of 55 GWh. The intention is to award a contract 2+1 term. The contract is expected to commence 01/04/2022. This Lot may be awarded individually or may be awarded in combination with Lot 1. A more detailed specification is available within the Tender Documents.

Options: FirstGroup is seeking an initial 24 months term with an option to extend for a further 12 months upon completion of the initial term if both parties agree.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02faac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029501-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09121200 - Mains gas

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

Contact Name
Tom Jolly
Contact Email
tom.jolly@firstgroup.com, tom.jolly@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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