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title: "Supply of Electricity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)"
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# Supply of Electricity

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75f5dbc9-2997-432f-800a-787b11d6eef4

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## Summary

The Open University has concluded a procurement process for the supply of electricity, engaging with The Energy Consortium (TEC) to secure this contract under the TEC Framework TECPR0C028, Lot 2. This procurement falls within the public utilities and electricity industry categories (CPV codes 65000000 and 09310000). The contract is valued at £11,700,000 and is intended for the University's facilities located in Milton Keynes (postcode MK7 6BP). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period starts on 1st October 2024, concluding on 30th September 2028. The award notice was published on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large energy suppliers capable of meeting substantial electricity demands. Given that the contract was awarded to EDF Energy Ltd, other large-scale energy suppliers might benchmark or ensure preparedness for future similar opportunities. This tender is ideal for businesses within the energy supply sector that have the capability to fulfil large-volume contracts and are registered on relevant frameworks like TEC. SMEs, although considered suitable, may find such opportunities more challenging unless they can leverage consortium bids or partnerships.

## Notice

The Open University have engaged with The Energy Consortium (TEC) to secure an energy contract for electricity. The University has awarded to a energy supplier to provide the Universities buildings with electricity. A direct award was made from the TEC Framework TECPR0C028 Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc15948-1612-4029-a318-1607d1a9b20f |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,700,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDF ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc15948-1612-4029-a318-1607d1a9b20f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbc15948-1612-4029-a318-1607d1a9b20f
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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