Tender

Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC), based in Salford, UK, has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tendering process titled "Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" within the public utilities sector. This tender, classified under CPV code 65000000 for Public utilities, aims to establish a comprehensive service provision for Utilities/energy sector services, including gas, electricity, and water supply, as well as metering services across the UK. The tender's estimated value is GBP 1,000,000,000. Important deadlines include the end of the tender period on 27th March 2025, and the procurement stage is currently active under a restricted procedure that includes electronic submissions.

This DPS tender provides a significant opportunity for utilities suppliers, particularly those with innovative and collaborative capabilities, to engage in long-term partnerships with CPC members. The scope includes flexible and fixed price offerings for gas and electricity, portfolio options, fixed and portfolio water procurement, and various metering services such as MOP, DC/DA, and AMR/SMETS meter installations. Businesses specialising in energy supply, water distribution, and advanced metering technologies are well-suited to compete for this tender, which promises substantial growth prospects within the public sector and the potential for expanding market presence through CPC's extensive network.

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Notice Title

Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

This process is a new tendered area to the CPC's portfolio of agreements. The need/opportunity for this DPS arose from the current CPC framework for Utilities Supplies & Services, of which Sustainable Energy First (SE First) are the sole supplier. The implementation of the DPS will allow a full-service provision within the Utilities/energy sector for members. CPC are the Contracting Authority for this agreement, working in partnership with SE First.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This process is open to utilities suppliers who will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members. The DPS will be for the supply of utility and metering services to be purchased in varying quantities during the DPS length. The scope of the agreement will provide Fixed, Flex and Portfolio procurement options for Gas and Electricity, Fixed and Portfolio Water procurement, and MOP DC/DA and AMR metering contracting options: Energy * Flexible offering, Aggregated & Risk Managed Gas * Flexible offering, Aggregated & Risk Managed Electricity * Fixed Price offering, Gas * Fixed Price offering, Electricity * Portfolio offering, Gas * Portfolio offering, Electricity Water * Fixed Price offering, Water * Portfolio offering, Water Metering Services * Meter Operator Services (MOP) * Data Collection and Data Aggregation (DC/DA) * AMR/SMETS meter installation and data provision The purpose of this DPS is to give CPC members a compliant route to ma

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006121-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09330000 - Solar energy

65000000 - Public utilities

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION

PUBLIC SECTOR

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.orme@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1615350122

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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