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title: "WME 002 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity 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 002 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity 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-b5fd17-63aeaa7a-7fcc-4d82-98b7-44ab56c46702

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## Summary

The West Mercia Energy (WME), a Local Authority Joint Committee of Shropshire Council, Worcestershire County Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, and Herefordshire Council, has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and associated services. The contract, valued at GBP 500 million, will run from 7th August 2023 to 31st March 2028, with supply starting on 1st April 2024. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on 27th June 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Electricity' industry category and covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This awarded framework agreement by WME offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the electricity sector, especially those with capabilities in flexible electricity supply and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in long-term contracts and forward purchasing arrangements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Npower Commercial Gas Limited has been selected as the supplier for this framework agreement.

## Notice

This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential) as identified in the Instructions for Tendering document. The framework agreement is with one Contractor and will commence on 7th August 2023 for a period up to 31 March 2028, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d39a33ab-9260-4fd6-83ff-90dc3bb53fe7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER COMMERCIAL GAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d39a33ab-9260-4fd6-83ff-90dc3bb53fe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d39a33ab-9260-4fd6-83ff-90dc3bb53fe7
  8th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=800974187
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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