Award

NEPO302 Supply of Gas

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 09:31

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 10:50

Planning

04 Jun 2024 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NEPO302 Supply of Gas Framework Agreement involves a procurement process managed by the Association of North East Councils Limited, based in Gateshead, UK. This procurement falls within the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy" category and covers locations across the UK. The process currently stands at the "award" stage, having been recently completed with the contract signed on 17th September 2025. The competitive procedure with negotiation was the selected procurement method, aiming for the most economically advantageous tender for a single supplier and single-lot solution. The current framework is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, and it primarily focuses on trading gas on a flexible basis from the wholesale market. Additionally, the framework supports energy efficiency and includes services like Meter Asset Manager and Automatic Meter Reading.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities for suppliers in the energy sector, particularly those experienced in gas distribution and related services. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of managing extensive supply requirements—about 27 million therms annually across approximately 3,884 sites. The awarded contract with Corona Energy underscores the potential for substantial business growth through such agreements. For businesses looking to expand their market reach or engage in large-scale energy contracts, participating in NEPO’s procurement processes could prove advantageous. The comprehensive nature of the framework—addressing flexible gas trading, meter management, and energy efficiency—also opens avenues for innovation and service improvement within the energy sector.

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Notice Title

NEPO302 Supply of Gas

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to procure a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Gas. The current NEPO302 Gas Framework will end 31st March 2026. The Framework Agreement will include NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO portfolio. The Framework Agreement shall also include a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services. The Framework Agreement will include provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and support their energy efficiency aims. The Framework Agreement currently consists of approximately 27 million therms, per annum, across 3,884 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO are using a two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation for the procurement of this Framework. The first stage is a Selection Questionnaire which will be used to shortlist suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to Tender. The Framework Agreement will be a single supplier and single lot solution. NEPO may also wish to enter into negotiations with tenderers in line with the requirements of the Competition with Negotiation Procedure. NEPO also reserve the right not to enter into negotiations and award the Framework Agreement on the basis of initial tender. The most economically advantageous tenderer will be awarded the Framework Agreement. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the services (if any) which will be placed with the successful supplier by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. 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. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system (Open). Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit the selection questionnaire and tender response through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the Open eTendering System at https://www.open-uk.org/ (https://www.open-uk.org/) Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses must be submitted using the link above. Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - Spm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm. For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.openhub.org/training to access the available Training Guides.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058008-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£420,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
18-24 months prior to the framework agreement expiry date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah Nelson, Laura Kyle
Contact Email
energy@nepo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1916380040

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
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

CORONA ENERGY

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