Planning

The supply of electricity and associated services

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Supply of Electricity and Associated Services" is initiated by West Mercia Energy, categorised within the goods sector of the electricity industry. The procurement is in the planning stage, set to engage interested suppliers holding a valid electricity supply licence through virtual presentations during 23rd March 2026 to 2nd April 2026. The contract aims to establish a framework agreement with a significant value of £600 million. Scheduled notices will be communicated by 1st June 2026, and the contract will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2032, with services delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for electricity suppliers and service providers. The flexible framework agreement beckons companies adept in delivering large-scale electricity supplies and associated services. Ideal participants include established suppliers within the industry seeking to expand their clientele or enter new regional markets across the UK. By engaging in the preliminary market engagement and subsequent tender process, businesses can potentially secure a long-term, high-value contract with West Mercia Energy, broadening their market presence and reinforcing their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of electricity and associated services

Notice Description

A framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the current and potential customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Electricity./9698X9E6XA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9698X9E6XA

Planning Information

Interested suppliers who hold a valid electricity supply licence will be invited to present products and services via microsoft Teams or alternative method, week commencing 23rd March 2026 until Thursday 2nd April 2026. Interested parties will receive a more detailed agenda detailing requirements in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020088-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA ENERGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 5DE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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