Planning

191_28 Electricity (Half Hourly Metered, Non-Half Hourly and Unmetered Supply)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 191_28 Electricity (Half Hourly Metered, Non-Half Hourly and Unmetered Supply) contract is currently in the planning stage, managed by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, a public authority at the sub-central government level. This process is intended to establish a framework for the provision of wholesale electricity supplies across the United Kingdom, with key regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, and others. The procurement project is anticipated to take place in 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2028 and concluding by 30th September 2032. This initiative falls under the goods category and is valued at approximately £1.15 billion, with the procurement method featuring a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those capable of providing bulk electricity supply either half-hourly metered or unmetered. It is especially suited for companies experienced in engaging with public sector contracts and those that can fulfil large-scale energy supply requirements across multiple UK regions. By participating in this tender, businesses can significantly expand their market presence within the public sector, capitalising on long-term and high-value contract opportunities facilitated by ESPO’s intermediary role in the wholesale electricity market.

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Notice Title

191_28 Electricity (Half Hourly Metered, Non-Half Hourly and Unmetered Supply)

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts/frameworks that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a Framework for the provision of wholesale electricity supplies, with ESPO acting as an intermediary to buy electricity in the wholesale market on behalf of customers from across the public sector (procurement and the Tender notice is currently scheduled for next year, 2026). This will seek to replace the current version of this framework 191_24, upon its expiry, the award details for which may be viewed as follows: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019982-2022 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c5488b66-adea-4fcc-93cf-6ee5598a915 For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows: https://www.espo.org/the-procurement-act-2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026358-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,150,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
Energy Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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