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title: "WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services"
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buyer: "WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL)."
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# WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services

Buyer: WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL).  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12ef24d3-7cce-46d3-ac25-eda384580f8d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a framework agreement titled "WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services," initiated by West Mercia Energy, a local authority joint committee composed of several councils in the UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically natural gas, with a contract value of £100 million. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the award notice was made on 30 March 2017, while the contract period is set to commence from 1 April 2018 and will last for an initial two years, potentially extendable until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large energy suppliers capable of providing natural gas and associated services under flexible contractual terms. Businesses that are successful in winning this contract can leverage their expertise to secure a stable revenue stream while simultaneously enhancing their portfolio in the competitive energy market. Firms with a proven track record in energy supply, particularly those with the capacity to operate on a flexible basis across various geographical locations, will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services which will begin upon signature with supply commencing on 1 April 2018 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years up to the 31 March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49230249-41a3-4006-b95b-d6da7e4097fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL). |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOTAL GAS & POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09123000 - Natural gas

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2017 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49230249-41a3-4006-b95b-d6da7e4097fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49230249-41a3-4006-b95b-d6da7e4097fe
  15th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=248612529
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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