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190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy

ESPO

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19 Jun 2023 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has planned a tender titled "190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy" in the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy. This tender involves the provision of mains electricity and gas to non-domestic customers on a fixed price, fixed term basis. ESPO is based in LEICESTER, United Kingdom, and interested parties can express their interest by 5.00 pm on Friday 07 July 2023. The tender is still in the planning stage, and the duration of the framework agreement is expected to be 2 years initially, with a possible extension of up to 2 years.

This procurement process by ESPO presents an opportunity for suppliers in the energy sector to participate in a multi-supplier framework agreement to provide mains electricity and gas supplies. Businesses that hold and maintain relevant licenses for electricity and gas supply in the UK region are suitable candidates. Engaging with ESPO through the tender process can lead to commercial agreements that cater to public sector organizations in England, Wales, and Scotland. The supplier engagement exercise aims to align market capabilities with the tender specifications, ensuring a fair and market-reflective contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered, via: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Provision of mains electricity and gas to non-domestic customers on a fixed price, fixed term basis. Lot 1 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Electricity Lot 2 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Gas ESPO may undertake a supplier engagement exercise as part of this tender process. This is likely to take the form of the issue of a short request for information document, for completion by the supplier, followed by a Teams meeting between ESPO and individual suppliers. The aim of this engagement is to inform the specification, ensuring it is fair and reflects what the market is able to deliver. If you would like to take part in this supplier engagement exercise, please express an interest in the tender on the EastMidsTenders Portal (https://www.eastmidstenders.org/) and send a message via the messaging facility stating your willingness to take part. To enable adherence to timescales, please express your interest in taking part in the supplier engagement exercise no later than 5.00 pm on Friday 07 July 2023. ESPO will contact individual suppliers after that date to arrange a mutually acceptable time for the engagement meeting. The duration of the framework agreement is currently expected to be for 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (24 months). The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '190_23' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Electricity

A multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of mains electricity supplies on a fixed price, fixed term basis, with ESPO acting as an intermediary on behalf of public sector organisations within England, Wales and Scotland. Additional information: Suppliers must hold, and maintain for the duration of the framework agreement, an Electricity Supply Licence granted by OFGEM.

Lot 2 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Gas

A multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of mains gas supplies on a fixed price, fixed term basis, with ESPO acting as an intermediary public sector organisations within England, Wales and Scotland. Additional information: Suppliers must hold, and maintain for the duration of the framework agreement, a Gas Supply Licence granted by OFGEM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d780
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017353-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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