Planning

Supply of Energy and Decarbonisation Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:24

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12 May 2025 at 10:23

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12 May 2025 at 09:55

Planning

09 May 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is embarking on a procurement process for a significant framework agreement titled "Supply of Energy and Decarbonisation Services". This effort aims to supply and manage approximately 26 TWh of electricity and gas to over 1,000 customers, covering around 90,000 meters across the United Kingdom. The industry category focuses on energy, with potential inclusion of supplementary services like metering and carbon reduction advice. It is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled through 2025 and possibly extending into 2026. A key milestone is set for 13th May 2026, and the framework's formal operation is anticipated between 11th November 2026 and 10th November 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the energy sector, especially those specialising in energy supply, management, and decarbonisation. Companies offering innovative solutions in aggregated risk management and "Energy as a Service" models may find this profitable. Additionally, businesses adept in installations, maintenance, or providing energy-related data services will be well-positioned to tap into the dynamic needs of this framework. Participation will involve aligning with the evolving decarbonisation policies, offering businesses potential growth areas through collaboration with a central government public authority like the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Title

Supply of Energy and Decarbonisation Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Contracting Authority, intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of approximately 26 TWh of electricity and gas to meet requirements of over 1000 customers across c.90,000 meters. Note that these numbers could vary depending on standard market factors such as the number of customers accessing the agreement and the impact of energy management initiatives. It is anticipated that aggregated risk management strategies will play a key role in the new framework agreement, but CCS is also keen to explore opportunities related to alternative and supplementary models, such as the "Energy as a Service" concept. CCS also anticipates that the new framework agreement will incorporate requirements that help customers to align with developing energy and decarbonisation policy e.g. optimising on-site generation opportunities and integrating Power Purchase Agreements. CCS will also be looking to consider the inclusion of goods and services that are supplementary to energy procurement and supply, such as: - metering - carbon reporting/analysis - carbon reduction advice - siteworks - energy generation - energy bureau services - demand side response Please note that the above is for guidance purposes only and the strategy, scope and lotting structure of the agreement will be determined over time.

Planning Information

Market engagement will consist of supplier briefing webinars, written questionnaires and one to one meetings (face to face and/or virtual). Initial market engagement will be from June to August 2025, with further rounds of market engagement to be held later in 2025 and potentially into 2026 depending on procurement route chosen. Market engagement with customers and suppliers will include areas such as: - Reviewing customers' current and future product and service needs. - Evaluating potential structures for a new agreement to determine the most appropriate approach. - Ensuring alignment with new Procurement Act. - Assessing appetite and benefits of single-supplier versus multi-supplier agreements. - Investigating sleeving arrangements, call-offs, and their alignment with CNZ and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) strategies. - Understanding supply market offerings relating to complimentary services to supply. - Analysing wider supplier market developments and innovations, including current industry regulations and future changes. If you wish to participate in this engagement, please email: RM6390a@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009758-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

30237475 - Electric sensors

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31321000 - Electricity power lines

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

33158200 - Electrotherapy devices

38551000 - Energy meters

38552000 - Electronic meters

38554000 - Electricity meters

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

44111511 - Electrical insulators

44212222 - Electricity transmission pylons

44212226 - Electricity poles

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

65210000 - Gas distribution

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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