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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Natural Gas"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Natural Gas

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac657643-096c-4390-8e6a-fe2b551a237a

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Natural Gas. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and aims to provide natural gas services from 1st April 2019 for a period of four years. The open tender method was employed, with the tender period closing on 12th January 2018. The total contract value is approximately £120 million, and the framework will be utilised immediately upon award to procure gas in advance for its customer portfolio. The contract includes delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This opportunity is well-suited for large-scale energy suppliers capable of delivering natural gas to a diverse range of customers. Businesses specialising in oil and gas services, particularly those accustomed to managing large contracts, can leverage this framework to expand their market presence. The framework's significant value and prolonged duration present a strategic opportunity for firms looking to establish or enhance their partnerships with public health authorities.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement for the provision of Natural Gas. The framework agreement will be required to deliver gas to its customers from 1st April 2019 for a four year period. Upon contract award, the framework agreement will be utilised with immediate effect to purchase gas in advance for the portfolio. Further details are provided in the ITT accompanying this Contract Notice which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd18ae-1fd8-45b1-965f-4a4c02b3d49b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAZPROM MARKETING & TRADING RETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd18ae-1fd8-45b1-965f-4a4c02b3d49b
- 6 Dec 2017 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05bdd85a-0337-46f9-843f-538bfa2766af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fd18ae-1fd8-45b1-965f-4a4c02b3d49b
  10th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05bdd85a-0337-46f9-843f-538bfa2766af
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afbe3db5-291c-426a-910f-bb42c5e44b78
  Framework Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfa8a969-b9d7-4289-b59a-a7bb090605c7
  Framework Pre-Requisites
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9bbce74-7dd0-488d-8dea-65213d28b501
  List of potential framework users
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad985c18-5ac7-4c80-b623-4a341f526c52
  Invitation to Tender
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to ITT documentation

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