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The supply of electricity and associated services

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Mercia Energy, a sub-central public authority located in Shrewsbury, is seeking bids for a framework contract to supply electricity and associated services. This procurement process, categorised under goods in the electricity industry, utilises an open procedure. The contract's tender phase is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 21st August 2026. The framework agreement will provide electricity from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2032 with a projected total value of up to £600 million. Interested parties should ensure their enquiries are submitted by 7th August 2026, with the award expected by 25th September 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies holding a valid electricity supply licence. Organisations within the energy sector, particularly those capable of engaging in long-term supply agreements, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Additionally, the open framework agreement allows public sector entities, charitable organisations, educational institutions, and private businesses providing public services to benefit from this procurement process, underscoring its extensive reach across the UK. Companies meeting the economic selection criteria and open to flexible contractual terms will find this an appealing opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of electricity and associated services

Notice Description

WME intends to award a framework contract for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and associated services as detailed in the Information for Tenderers document. The framework agreement will commence on signature of the contract for a period up to 31st March 2032, to allow for forward buying, with the supply period 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2032. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Electricity./AJ78PT5675 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AJ78PT5675

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065277-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA ENERGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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