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WME 002 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity 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

08 Aug 2023 at 11:05

Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Energy (WME) has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and associated services. The contract, valued at £500 million, commenced on August 7, 2023, and will run until March 31, 2028. The contracting authority, WME, covers areas in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire, offering opportunities to businesses in the electricity supply industry. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the electricity supply sector to engage with West Mercia Energy for the provision of services in specific regions. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the requirements set out in the tender documentation. The procurement process aims to establish a single supplier framework for the provision of electricity supplies, facilitating a fully managed service by WME including payment and validation of bills on behalf of customers.

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Notice Title

WME 002 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential) as identified in the Instructions for Tendering document. The framework agreement is with one Contractor and will commence on 7th August 2023 for a period up to 31 March 2028, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential) as identified in the Instructions for Tendering document. The framework agreement is with one Contractor and will commence on 7th August 2023 for a period up to 31 March 2028, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2024.

Renewal: 4 years

Procurement Information

No acceptable suitable tenders were received through the Open Procedure and a move to the Negotiated Procedure was required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023056-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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)
Additional Buyers

CONSTITUENT AUTHORITIES OF SHROPSHIRE, HEREFORDSHIRE, TELFORD & WREKIN AND WORCESTERSHIRE

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
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPOWER COMMERCIAL GAS

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