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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 15:32

TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2024 at 15:32

TenderUpdate

17 May 2024 at 13:25

Tender

15 May 2024 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has concluded the procurement process for the flexible electricity supply to its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. This high-value contract, assigned to npower Business Solutions, encompasses the supply of electricity under the main procurement category of goods. The contract, valued at approximately £165,000,000, officially commenced on 11th November 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, facilitating broad participation, and adhered to the review provisions as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of offering flexible and competitive electricity solutions. The contract, structured initially for three years with an optional two-year extension, offers a significant financial commitment from the BBC, making it an attractive prospect for large-scale energy providers with robust experience in managing extensive portfolios and delivering high-quality services under stringent contractual obligations. Companies similar to the awarded supplier npower Business Solutions, with the capacity to meet the BBC's energy needs, stand to benefit substantially from participating in such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to purchase a single source flexible electricity supply to the BBC UK estate, suppliers should submit bids for the supply of electricity for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Electricity supply to the BBC Estate

Options: Initial term of the contract is for 3 years. The BBC may, at its discretion, extend the contract term for an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041252-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

npower Business Solutions,

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