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SEPD DPS for Flexibility Services in Southern England - 2024/25

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Award

30 Aug 2024 at 18:05

Tender

18 Apr 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Flexibility Services in Southern England for the period 2024/25. The procurement falls under the industry category of electricity distribution and is applicable to services delivered across the United Kingdom. This tender follows a restricted procedure and is currently at the active stage, with the tender period ending on 17th April 2025. The process involves the submission of written bids and includes specific economic and technical selection criteria. The total value of the procurement is 24,000,000 GBP, with contracts expected to last for 360 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electricity distribution and flexibility services. Businesses capable of providing innovative and efficient solutions within this sector will likely thrive in this environment. Large enterprises, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can compete, especially those demonstrating robust financial stability and technical proficiency in electricity services. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can establish long-term collaboration with Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their operational footprint within the UK electricity industry.

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Notice Title

SEPD DPS for Flexibility Services in Southern England - 2024/25

Notice Description

The authority established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a means to procure Flexibility Services. This notice is to confirm that no further contracts will be awarded under this specific DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a means to procure Flexibility Services. This notice is to confirm that no further contracts will be awarded under this specific DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010826-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.e.beveridge@sse.com
Contact Phone
+44 1738342260

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 3JH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ATTUNE POWER

AXLE ENERGY

CONRAD ENERGY (TRADING

CUB (UK

ELECTRIC MILES

EQUIWATT

GRIDBEYOND

OAKTREE POWER

OVO ENERGY

SSE DIGITAL SERVICES

STATERA ENERGY

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