Tender

Meridian Trust - Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts

MERIDIAN TRUST

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Meridian Trust is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Meridian Trust - Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts," under the "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" industry category. The contracts cover Non-Half Hourly electricity (NHH), Half Hourly electricity (HH), and Natural Gas supplies, with services commencing in October 2026. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure, with a total contract value of £9,000,000. The submission deadline is 20th March 2025, and the contract award period is set to begin on 21st March 2025. Key locations for this contract include sites primarily across England, with potential for expansion. The address for bid opening is Ginger Energy Limited, The Cloisters, George Road, Birmingham.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in flexible energy purchase and supply contracts. Businesses that are OFGEM-registered and hold a GB supply licence are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value and its potential duration of up to 48 months (including an optional 12-month extension) provide long-term engagement. Suppliers capable of meeting the high standards in "Service & Operation," "Products & Operational Processes," and competitive pricing will find this a lucrative opportunity to partner with a reputable public authority like Meridian Trust. Additionally, the flexibility for site additions across England enhances growth and scalability potential for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Meridian Trust - Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts

Notice Description

Meridian Trust is seeking tenders for the supply of Non-Half Hourly electricity (NHH), Half Hourly electricity (HH) and Natural Gas supplies commencing October 2026 with an optional extension of up to 12 months - making a maximum Contract duration of 48 months (extension included). It will be at the sole discretion of the Authority to invoke the extension clause or not. All volume requirements for 12-month periods will be purchased in advance.

Lot Information

Natural Gas

Provision of flexible purchase in advance natural gas contract as per the ITT. Start date is October 2026 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 48 Months. Additional information: Additional information can be found in ITT and supporting documents

Renewal: Maximum extension to 30/09/2030

NHH & HH Electricity

Provision of flexible purchase in advance electricity contract as per the ITT. Start date is October 2026 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 48 Months. Additional information: Additional information can be found in the ITT and supporting documents

Renewal: Maximum extension to 30/09/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005654-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
February 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERIDIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Becky Maipambe
Contact Email
becky.maipambe@gingerenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7494251795

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 5TQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Sawtry
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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