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title: "Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f1c22cb-d163-4c29-b3bb-23ff083ede59

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for a substantial contract to supply flexible electricity to its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The awarded contract, valued at £165,000,000, covers multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The procurement process, using an open procedure (above threshold), culminated with the awarding of the contract to npower Business Solutions on 11th November 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and is set to last till 31st March 2030, with an initial period of three years extendable by up to 24 months at the BBC's discretion.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale energy suppliers, particularly those with the capability to provide a secure and flexible electricity supply on a broad scale. Given the substantial contract value and the coverage required, businesses in the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy sectors, which can handle significant and consistent demand, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and indicative capabilities. The nature of the contract, being an open and competitive procurement, also allows for new entrants to showcase their expertise and potentially establish long-term relationships with the BBC.

## Notice

The BBC is seeking to purchase a single source flexible electricity supply to the BBC UK estate, suppliers should submit bids for the supply of electricity for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands - see full site list document included. a detailed specification is set out in Section C - Specification Of Requirements The contract period is an initial 3 years - the contract may be extended at the BBCs discretion by up to an addition 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad79742-8efb-4a56-8383-cbc70f4f0aae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad79742-8efb-4a56-8383-cbc70f4f0aae
- 13 Jun 2024 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edbff1-10f9-4f3c-8130-3278d8a005f3
- 17 May 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edbff1-10f9-4f3c-8130-3278d8a005f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad79742-8efb-4a56-8383-cbc70f4f0aae
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edbff1-10f9-4f3c-8130-3278d8a005f3
  13th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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