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title: "TC473 Supply of Gas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b14f"
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# TC473 Supply of Gas

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b14f

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently conducting a tender titled "TC473 Supply of Gas," aimed at establishing a framework for the supply of gas to its operational buildings and associated independent organisations, including various schools and other public sector bodies. This procurement process falls within the public utilities industry category, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000. The tender is in the active procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th June 2021. Prospective participants are required to submit their tenders electronically, adhering to a restricted procedure as outlined in the relevant guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies involved in natural gas supply and related services, particularly those that can cater to the specific needs of local authorities and educational institutions. Businesses that specialise in public utilities and can demonstrate quality, social value, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, suppliers who have experience in framework agreements and can manage multiple contracts simultaneously will likely find this tender to be a valuable avenue for growth in the Greater Manchester area and beyond.

## Notice

This tender is for the establishment of a Framework for the supply of gas to all Manchester City Council operational building stock, plus associated gas supplies to all Manchester schools, and to affiliated independent organisations that secure their gas through the City Council. This framework is open to and may be used by other Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA), and Manchester Partners - this includes the following Councils, Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Warrington, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE),Greater Manchester Transport Unit, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority. All other Schools and Public sector bodies may use this framework. Currently, the following authorities utilise the framework: Manchester City Council. Salford City Council. Bolton Council.

### Lot Information

Main - 110m kWh

For Lot 1 all procurement decisions (i.e. time to market) are made by Manchester City Council directly. Any schools / associated sites that are within these Lot(s) have already given Manchester City Council delegated authority to act on their behalf.

Renewal: Option to Extend for 36 months

Non-mainstream independent supplies - 24m kWh

Lot 2 is for autonomous bodies that make procurement decisions independently of MCC. They use Manchester City Council to facilitate their competitive procurement exercises but will ultimately contract directly with the supplier and be the ultimate decision maker.

Renewal: Option to extend for 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010718-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010718-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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