The Provision Of Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by FirstGroup Holdings Limited is focused on the provision of half-hourly and non-half-hourly metered electricity and mains metered natural gas with support services across the UK for its train operating companies and affiliates. Categorised under "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy," this selective procurement, using a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is currently in the tender stage. The tender invites proposals for contracts beginning in July 2025 for gas and October 2025 for electricity, offering an initial term of 36 months with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement is active since 14th October 2024, with submissions ending on 22nd November 2024 and invitations for the second stage to be sent out by 6th December 2024.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of providing REGO-backed electricity alongside metered services. Accredited suppliers registered with Ofgem, capable of servicing multiple FirstGroup rail business divisions, may find this tender particularly lucrative. Companies with experience in data aggregation and meter operation could competitively bid, given the substantial projected consumption of 55 GWh for electricity annually. Additionally, businesses proficient in managing natural gas supplies totalling approximately 1.25 million Therms are well-positioned to benefit. Participants should be prepared to navigate potential changes in contract scope due to governmental intentions to retain Train Operating Company contracts under public control in future.

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The Provision Of Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd July 2025 11:02:12 AM
Contract Summary

Lot 1 is for the supply of metered natural gas to sites across the estates of FirstGroup's rail businesses with an estimated annual consumption of 39 GWh. The intention is to award a contract 3+2 term. The contract is expected to commence 01/07/2025.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04abf3

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Procedure With Prior Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

09121200

CPV Division(s)

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

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS

Buyer Name

Tom Jolly

Buyer Email

tom.jolly@firstrail.com

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

8th Floor, The Point

London

W2 1AF

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED

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The Provision of Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity & Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th October 2024 15:39:09 PM

Tender Deadline

22nd November 2024 00:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

FirstGroup seeks tenders for the provision of supplies of natural gas and REGO-backed electricity, Meter Operator and Data Collector (DC) / Data Aggregator (DA) services to the estates of FirstGroup's rail business and Affiliates. The estimated annual consumption of all current entities is 55 GWhs per annum for electricity and 1.25 million Therms for gas. FirstGroup expects to award contracts for the entities for a minimum 36 month period with an optional 24 month extension. The gas contracts are expected to commence on 01/07/2025. The electricity contracts are expected to commence on 01/10/2025. Prospective Tenderers are advised that the new government has indicated its intention to bring all Train Operating Company contracts back under public control as and when they expire which means there may be a change in the number of entities being contracted between the contract notice publication and award/signature. Further details can be found in the Project Brief document included in the linked tender information.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04abf3

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Procedure With Prior Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

09000000

CPV Division(s)

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

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS

Buyer Name

Tom Jolly

Buyer Email

tom.jolly@firstrail.com

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

8th Floor, The Point,37 North Wharf Road

LONDON

W21AF

United Kingdom

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The Provision Of Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS

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The Provision of Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity & Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS

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