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title: "Mini Competition via the Wyre Borough Council Framework - Gas"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bed5c03-6a73-4bb2-88ef-af4d294bc805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD"
published: "2019-10-14"
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# Mini Competition via the Wyre Borough Council Framework - Gas

Buyer: CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bed5c03-6a73-4bb2-88ef-af4d294bc805

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a mini competition conducted by British Independent Utilities (BiU) on behalf of Wyre Borough Council for the provision of mains gas. This is part of a selective procurement method under the Wyre Borough Council Framework Agreement and has a total contract value of £280 million. The tender period ended on 13 September 2019, with the awarded contract commencing on 1 April 2020 and set to conclude on 31 March 2024. The primary industry category is utilities, specifically natural gas, and the geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of gas and related services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive solutions. Companies with expertise in energy procurement, infrastructure development, or utility management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with a large-scale buyer such as Wyre Borough Council through this framework can help businesses expand their portfolios and foster long-term partnerships in the utilities sector.

## Notice

British Independent Utilities (BiU) ran a mini competition on behalf of Wyre Borough Council (the Buyer), to place a gas consortium (basket/portfolio) via the Wyre Borough Council Framework Agreement. Additional information: Tenders were to be submitted via the Cirrus Purchasing eTender system only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdb723-6b17-426c-9b63-e239f19b8ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000,000 |
| 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 | CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD |
| Locality | POULTON-LE-FYLDE |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY6 7PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Breck |
| Westminster constituency | Fylde |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09121200 - Mains gas
- 09123000 - Natural gas

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdb723-6b17-426c-9b63-e239f19b8ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdb723-6b17-426c-9b63-e239f19b8ff3
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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