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Contract Award - CPG/12792/2025 - Provision of Natural Gas for the British Embassy in Washington

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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03 Sep 2025 at 16:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the United Kingdom has completed the direct award contract for the provision of natural gas to the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. WGL Energy Services, in partnership with broker Open Market Energy, has been selected to provide these services for a four-year term from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. This contract, valued at £88,166.28, was awarded on 3rd September 2025. The procurement process, rooted in a direct award due to market conditions where Washington Gas is the sole distributor, ensures value for money and compliance with policy by leveraging the services of a certified energy procurement broker. This strategic move positions the Embassy to optimise cost savings while aligning with regulatory standards.

This direct award offering presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those that specialise in energy brokerage or utilities management in the Washington, D.C. region. The necessity of an experienced broker like Open Market Energy highlights the demand for companies with certified expertise in energy procurement and the ability to navigate both market volatility and compliance requirements. Businesses looking to engage with government entities or expand their footprint in international markets will find this an illustrative case of how gaining sector-specific certifications, like those that distinguish Open Market Energy, can facilitate entry into competitive and bespoke contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - CPG/12792/2025 - Provision of Natural Gas for the British Embassy in Washington

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Washington DC wishes to renew its current contract for Natural Gas (Firm & Interruptible) and utilities for the British Embassy Compound and residential properties in the DC metro area. This new contract will be effective for a period of four (4) years starting from September 01 2025 until August 31 2029. Rates are subject to change from month to month (+-5-15%), they will be locked subsequent to contract signature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WGL Energy Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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