--- title: "Supply of Energy and Ancillary Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2020-02-13" --- # Supply of Energy and Ancillary Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a1aba0-1e6e-4b49-a7d1-cbaf293383aa.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for the "Supply of Energy and Ancillary Services," focusing on the provision of approximately 12.5 TWh of electricity and 15.5 TWh of natural gas. This framework agreement is intended for the entire UK public sector and associated bodies, allowing for the selection of reserve suppliers for both electricity and gas lots. The tender period concluded on 20 May 2019, with the contract operational from 22 August 2019 until 22 July 2023. This procurement, classified under CPV code 71314000, falls under the Selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy supply, particularly those that offer electricity and natural gas services, as well as ancillary services in areas such as account management and trading support. Companies that can leverage trading technology, provide bespoke reporting, and market pricing options would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this framework. The breadth of potential contracting authorities—from government departments to educational institutions and public bodies—further enhances the potential for partnership and growth in this competitive landscape. ## Notice The framework agreement will be for the provision of: the Supply of Electricity (approx. 12.5TWh) and Natural Gas (approx.15.5TWh) and ancillary services. The framework can be used by the whole of the UK public sector and their associated bodies & agencies. It will provide for the appointment of (or process to include) a reserve supplier for Lot 1 (Electricity) & Lot 2 (Gas) at the Authorities discretion to implement if required. The Electricity & Natural Gas suppliers will be expected to provide customer account management activities and fully support Crown Commercial Services trading functionality by providing access to trading services, advisors, technology, bespoke reporting, and price to market options. Additional information: This Framework Agreement RM6011 is for use by Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom that exist on 09/04/2019 and which fall into one or more of the following categories: 1. Any of the following: (a) Ministerial government departments; (b) Non ministerial government departments; (c) Executive agencies of government; (d) Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs; (e) Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs); (f) Police forces; (g) Fire and rescue services; (h) Ambulance services; (i) Maritime and coastguard agency services; (j) NHS bodies; (k) Educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities; (l) Hospices; (m) National Parks; (n) Housing associations, including registered social landlords; (o) Third sector and charities; (p) Citizens advice bodies; (q) Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan councils, parish councils; (r) Public corporations; (s) Public financial bodies or institutions; (t) Public pension funds; (u) Central banks; and (v) Civil service bodies, including public sector buying organisations. 2. Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement web-link. 3. Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassific ationguide or any replacement web-link. 4. Those set out in the definition of "Contracting Authority" in regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR), namely: (a) the State, regional or local authorities. This covers parliament, central government, regional government and local government; (b) associations formed by one or more regional or local authorities; (c) bodies governed by public law, as defined under regulation 2(1) of PCR, including any subsidiary and sponsoring department of such bodies. A body which operates in normal market conditions, aims to make a profit, and bears the losses resulting from the exercise of its activity shall not be considered as being a 'body governed by public law' since the needs in the general interest, that it has been set up to meet or been given the task of meeting, can be deemed to have an industrial or commercial character; (d) associations formed by one or more bodies governed by public law, including any (applicable) joint venture or corporation; and (e) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2019 - 22 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2020 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 2 Oct 2019 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 25 Apr 2019 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 15 Apr 2019 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 11 Apr 2019 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 10 Apr 2019 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec - 8 Apr 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a7b825-d7d6-4037-8eed-bbaeb6cd1eec 13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8587380-af70-4bf9-92a9-c3147f211f7c Contract Notice Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef3b025-6dc4-4b90-8fe8-41993bfc0b04 Contract Notice Transparency Information for CCS Framework - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33d08d16-3f5e-4cce-b092-cc41a163375e OJEU Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea3773be-894b-4333-87fa-0de43f7d0ef9 RM6011 Supply of Energy and Ancillary Services - Bid Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a194a486-fa0e-4baa-9e97-b15fa78ab745 TED Contract Notice - Draft - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb2320a0-e0aa-409a-adfc-e426ba536e9c OJEU Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bac47db-9d6a-4d7b-9db5-1848b5cbaad5 Framework Agreement Blank - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:168075-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML Tenders Electronic Daily Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6444b379-e882-4f87-98f3-fb07186f31be Tender Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15bec5f6-ca12-4e80-8c90-40e8958a85cb Bid Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6aefd02-0b6a-4e7e-8240-9e72e8aa0e5d Bid Pack v2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efb5b0a2-9dce-49f7-9d81-35166b5a90f8 Framework Agreement Blank - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc600e43-8f51-4649-9991-30cb68ee8f9c Bid Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56f64406-1068-45f7-8f13-1a53116e0150 Attachment 13 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c5dfa89-5e5f-4ba4-b0f5-78a26ceded0b Contract Notice Authorised Customer List ## Notice URLs - http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassific ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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