--- title: "190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d780" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d780" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d780.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d780.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2023-06-19" --- # 190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d780 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d780) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d780.json) ## Summary The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has planned a tender titled "190_23 Provision of Fixed Price Energy" in the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy. This tender involves the provision of mains electricity and gas to non-domestic customers on a fixed price, fixed term basis. ESPO is based in LEICESTER, United Kingdom, and interested parties can express their interest by 5.00 pm on Friday 07 July 2023. The tender is still in the planning stage, and the duration of the framework agreement is expected to be 2 years initially, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. This procurement process by ESPO presents an opportunity for suppliers in the energy sector to participate in a multi-supplier framework agreement to provide mains electricity and gas supplies. Businesses that hold and maintain relevant licenses for electricity and gas supply in the UK region are suitable candidates. Engaging with ESPO through the tender process can lead to commercial agreements that cater to public sector organizations in England, Wales, and Scotland. The supplier engagement exercise aims to align market capabilities with the tender specifications, ensuring a fair and market-reflective contract. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered, via: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Provision of mains electricity and gas to non-domestic customers on a fixed price, fixed term basis. Lot 1 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Electricity Lot 2 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Gas ESPO may undertake a supplier engagement exercise as part of this tender process. This is likely to take the form of the issue of a short request for information document, for completion by the supplier, followed by a Teams meeting between ESPO and individual suppliers. The aim of this engagement is to inform the specification, ensuring it is fair and reflects what the market is able to deliver. If you would like to take part in this supplier engagement exercise, please express an interest in the tender on the EastMidsTenders Portal (https://www.eastmidstenders.org/) and send a message via the messaging facility stating your willingness to take part. To enable adherence to timescales, please express your interest in taking part in the supplier engagement exercise no later than 5.00 pm on Friday 07 July 2023. ESPO will contact individual suppliers after that date to arrange a mutually acceptable time for the engagement meeting. The duration of the framework agreement is currently expected to be for 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years (24 months). The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '190_23' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Electricity A multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of mains electricity supplies on a fixed price, fixed term basis, with ESPO acting as an intermediary on behalf of public sector organisations within England, Wales and Scotland. Additional information: Suppliers must hold, and maintain for the duration of the framework agreement, an Electricity Supply Licence granted by OFGEM. Lot 2 - Provision of Fixed Price Mains Gas A multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of mains gas supplies on a fixed price, fixed term basis, with ESPO acting as an intermediary public sector organisations within England, Wales and Scotland. Additional information: Suppliers must hold, and maintain for the duration of the framework agreement, a Gas Supply Licence granted by OFGEM. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017353-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09121200 - Mains gas - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 19 Jun 2023 at 13:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017353-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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