SEFirst Power, Gas and Water Supply Framework Sept 2023

Sustainable Energy First Limited C/O Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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16 Nov 2023 at 16:40

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16 Nov 2023 at 12:11

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01 Sep 2023 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sustainable Energy First (SEFirst) in collaboration with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the SEFirst Power, Gas and Water Supply Framework. The framework aims to facilitate the sourcing and placement of energy contracts for various lots, including Power - Fixed, Power - Flexible, Gas - Fixed, Gas - Flexible, Power Purchase Agreement - Flexible, and Water. Bidders can bid on one or more lots, and the framework covers call-off contracts within England, Scotland, and Wales. The total value of the framework is \u00a31,500,000,000.

This public procurement opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses operating in the energy sector to expand their operations. Companies involved in power generation, gas supply, and water provision would be well-suited to compete for the different lots within the framework. The procurement process includes a minimum 10-day standstill period and allows for direct appeals in case of disputes, providing a fair and transparent bidding environment for interested parties.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SEFirst Power, Gas and Water Supply Framework Sept 2023

Notice Description

Sustainable Energy First (SEFirst) wanted to procure a framework for the use of its clients for the sourcing and placement of energy contracts. The contracting authority for this framework is Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. SEFirst sought to establish a new framework of multiple suppliers for the supply of Power, Gas and Water across the following 9 lots. Lot 1: Power - Fixed Lot 2: Power - Flexible Lot 3: Power - Consortium Lot 4: Gas - Fixed Lot 5: Gas - Flexible Lot 6: Gas - Consortium Lot 7: Power Purchase Agreement - Flexible Lot 8: Power Purchase Agreement - Consortium Lot 9: Water BIDDERS COULD BID ON ONE OR MORE LOTS The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102 including, but not limited to, the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Power - Fixed

To supply fixed price electricity including unmetered supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement. For the purposes of this tender, 'fixed price electricity' will be defined as electricity which is supplied based on a price which is predominantly fixed for the term of the Call-Off Contract at the point when the Call-Off Contract is awarded and the associated supply agreement entered into with the Framework Supplier.

Power - Flexible

To supply flexible priced electricity including unmetered supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement. For the purposes of this tender, 'flexible priced electricity' will be defined as electricity where the energy element of the price often referred to as the 'commodity price' can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced electricity contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or 'clips'. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis.

Power - Consortium

To supply flexible priced electricity including unmetered supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement with these authority's volumes grouped together in a consortium/basket approach. For the purposes of this tender, 'flexible priced electricity' will be defined as electricity where the energy element of the price often referred to as the 'commodity price' can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced electricity contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or 'clips'. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis.

Gas - Fixed

To supply fixed price natural gas supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement. For the purposes of this tender, 'fixed price natural gas' will be defined as natural gas which is supplied based on a price which is predominantly fixed for the term of the Call-Off Contract at the point when the Call-Off Contract is awarded and the associated supply agreement entered into with the Framework Supplier.

Gas - Flexible

To supply flexible priced natural gas for various supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement. For the purposes of this tender, 'flexible priced natural gas' will be defined as natural gas where the energy element of the price often referred to as the 'commodity price' can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced gas contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or 'clips'. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis.

Gas - Consortium

To supply flexible priced natural gas for various supply points to the contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework Agreement with these authority's volumes grouped together in a consortium/basket approach. For the purposes of this tender, 'flexible priced natural gas' will be defined as natural gas where the energy element of the price often referred to as the 'commodity price' can be purchased after the Call-Off Contract has been awarded and the Supplier contract entered with the Framework Supplier. It is anticipated that a flexible priced gas contract will provide for the purchase of the commodity element of the price in tranches or 'clips'. Such clips may potentially be purchased on a seasonal, quarterly, monthly and daily basis.

Power Purchase Agreement - Flexible

As per the Power Flexible lot, the supplier must be able to shape up and manage an external corporate Power Purchase Agreement into a base load and be able to sleeve this into the supply agreement.

Power Purchase Agreement - Consortium

As per the Power Consortium lot, the supplier must be able to shape up and manage an external corporate Power Purchase Agreement into a base load and be able to sleeve this into the supply agreement.

Water

This lot is for the supply of water and/or removal of waste. A fixed price quote is required for contracting authorities authorised to use this Framework agreement who call off from this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f94a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034001-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

41 - Collected and purified water


CPV Codes

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

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

41100000 - Natural water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,650,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sustainable Energy First Limited C/O Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Anglian Water Business (National) t/as Wave Utilities

Brook Green Supply Limited

Bryt Energy Limited

Business Power and Gas Limited

SSE Energy Supply Limited

SmartestEnergy Limited

Water Plus Limited

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