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title: "BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92562be5-c79b-43ca-acc0-f0a6e438e1b5

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of gas services for its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The contract, titled "BC Energy Services: United Kingdom (excluding N.I) GAS Supply," focuses on a flexible gas supply over a term of three years, starting from 1st April 2021, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the total contract value estimated at £5 million. The contract period runs until 31st March 2025, and suppliers were invited to submit their bids by 18th January 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of providing a flexible and responsive service. Suppliers that offer innovative solutions in gas supply and invoicing, including options for renewable energy, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate compliance with the BBC's detailed invoicing and account management requirements may find this tender especially accessible, as the procurement encourages participation from competitive and agile firms.

## Notice

The BBC looked to purchase a single source flexible gas supply to the BBC UK Estate, suppliers were instructed to submit bids for the supply of gas for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands). The initial contract term is for 3 years with an additional optional extension of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c9990-945c-4b7d-9550-7d7e546dc36e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH GAS TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c9990-945c-4b7d-9550-7d7e546dc36e
- 18 Dec 2020 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6d8dd-14f4-4495-833d-b2c5bd621835

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c9990-945c-4b7d-9550-7d7e546dc36e
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a6d8dd-14f4-4495-833d-b2c5bd621835
  18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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