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Electricity Supply Framework

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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31 Mar 2025 at 16:30

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25 Aug 2023 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited has completed the award stage for the NEPO301 Electricity Supply Framework, focusing on the procurement and supply of electricity to various sites including Half Hourly (HH), Non-Half Hourly (NHH) sites, and street lighting. This procurement, classified under Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy, culminates on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £750,000,000, was signed on 25th February 2025 with EDF Energy Customers Limited as the sole supplier under a competitive procedure with negotiation. The agreement includes provision for renewables such as Power Purchase Agreements and cleaner, greener energy options, delivering approximately 450GWh annually across 6400 sites in the UK.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the energy sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive electricity supply and management services. As a sole supplier framework, businesses equipped with high-quality service offerings, social value considerations, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. The call-off contracts under this framework are ideal for suppliers looking to secure long-term engagements with regional authorities, local councils, educational institutions, and public utilities. Talented enterprises in data aggregation, collection, and automatic meter reading services also stand to benefit greatly from the extensive scope and recurring demands of this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity Supply Framework

Notice Description

NEPO is awarding a Framework Agreement for Electricity Supply. The current NEPO301 Electricity Framework will end 31st March 2025 following the conclusion of the Framework Extension. The Framework Agreement will be a sole supplier Framework and will cover the purchasing and supply of electricity to Half Hourly (HH), Non-Half Hourly (NHH) sites, and street lighting (both HH and UMS). The Framework Agreement will include the provision of a data aggregator, data collector, and automatic meter reading service (AMR) with associated services and systems. The Framework Agreement will also include access to renewables (including the provision of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)), cleaner and greener energy. The current NEPO Framework Agreement consumes approximately 450Gwh per annum over approximately 6400 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement will provide Contracting Authorities access to Electricity contracts and associated account management services. In accordance with the Framework Agreement, each Contracting Authority will enter into a call-off contract. The call-off contract is to be entered into by both the Contracting Authority and successful supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Contract will be renewed prior to its conclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012091-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

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

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
18-24 months prior to the framework contract expiry date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF Energy Customers Limited

Further Information

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