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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST - ENERGY BROKER - ELECTRICTY AND GAS"
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buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-26"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST - ENERGY BROKER - ELECTRICTY AND GAS

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9979d1b3-6275-4d34-9f60-e3e9e5a9cc0b

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## Summary

The South Hams District Council is planning a tender process for the procurement of energy services, specifically for 17 non-metered electrical supplies, 83 metered electrical supplies, and 4 gas supplies across 2 sites. The estimated annual consumption for these supplies is approximately 739,217 KWH for electricity and 554,094 KWH for gas. The tender aims to secure pricing for a carbon-neutral product and two green energy options, with a start date of 1st October 2024. The engagement end date for this tender is 30th November 2023. Businesses in the public utilities industry, particularly those offering renewable energy solutions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

Parties interested in participating in this tender should take note that the South Hams District Council, based in Totnes, England, is the buying organisation. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with opportunities for SMEs to potentially participate. Businesses looking to provide energy services, especially those focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, are encouraged to explore this tender opportunity to potentially expand their business and contribute to the council's energy requirements in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

South Hams District Council is looking into options available to purchase its energy requirements for the future to include 17 Non metered Electrical and 83 Metered Electrical supplies and 4 supplies over 2 sites for Gas. Consumption of the Metered electrical supplies is approx. 739217 KWH per annum and 554094 KWH for gas. We are looking for predicted pricing for 01/10/2024 start date to be based upon the actual supplies and to be priced on 15/11/2023 and product type is to be 1 carbon neutral option and at least 2 green options. The prices are to be set out as total Price per kwh and total price to cover all supply / distribution charges. So that there are no hidden charges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb60d3-880f-48c9-8b81-8a16b59ceb11 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 13:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb60d3-880f-48c9-8b81-8a16b59ceb11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6eb60d3-880f-48c9-8b81-8a16b59ceb11
  26th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc3e416a-0474-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southhams.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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