--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL" published: "2019-10-15" --- # National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffe622fa-e26a-436d-a82d-6914066eb504.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital is seeking suppliers for a National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity, with an estimated total requirement of approximately 250 GWh of electricity annually, commencing from 1 April 2020 through to 31 March 2024. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following an open procedure that was published on 13 March 2019 and concluded on 8 April 2019. This agreement is intended for use by various UK public sector bodies, providing a flexible procurement methodology for electricity purchasing. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electricity supply, particularly those holding a full supply licence from OFGEM. Suppliers, especially those with the capacity to manage fluctuating demands and deliver to a diverse portfolio of clients, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Interested vendors should prepare for immediate engagement, as the framework allow for the procurement of electricity based on the varied needs of public sector users. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (COCH) has set up a single-supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of electricity that can be utilised by UK public sector bodies. We intend to offer an aggregated purchasing portfolio which provides a committed volume to the wholesale market. The electricity will be purchased using various flexible procurement methodologies and strategies. The total quantity of electricity required under this framework will be dependent upon the number of public sector organisations that utilise the framework and the number of sites that each organisation has. It is anticipated that a number of organisations in the current portfolio of clients will transfer to the new Framework Agreement but this is not guaranteed. The annual volume of electricity to be purchased via this framework is estimated to be approximately 250 GWh but this figure is provided for indicative purposes only and is subject to change as there are no guarantees that any or all of the current portfolio of clients will transfer to the new Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will be required to deliver electricity to its customers from 1.4.2020. Upon award of the Framework Agreement, the Framework Agreement will be utilised with immediate effect to purchase electricity in advance for the portfolio. This will be a Framework Agreement with no commitment or guaranteed level of business. The supplier must have a full electricity supply licence obtained through the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) pursuant to the Electricity Act 1989. Other conditions are set out within the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396aaef6-37fe-4f14-8c5a-84673d8941aa | | 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 | 15 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | | 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 | NPOWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65310000 - Electricity distribution ## Release History - 15 Oct 2019 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396aaef6-37fe-4f14-8c5a-84673d8941aa - 13 Mar 2019 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a70087-3e50-4b2d-83d9-b89d05aa1add ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396aaef6-37fe-4f14-8c5a-84673d8941aa 15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a70087-3e50-4b2d-83d9-b89d05aa1add 13th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a83a253-09be-4688-acb3-0e0cd3233f8b Framework agreement specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a79950d-358b-432a-92fb-51306a26a885 Framework agreement pre-requisites - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fba92f1-6583-4502-a552-3dbd175cafbb List of eligible users - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/686118d4-1930-480b-b65d-877b921920e3 OJEU Contract Notice - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk Link to ITT documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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