--- title: "WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043beb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043beb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043beb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043beb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-30" --- # WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043beb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043beb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043beb.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by West Mercia Energy concerns the establishment of a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas and associated services. West Mercia Energy, a joint committee including Shropshire Council, Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, and Telford & Wrekin Council, has awarded a contract to TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited for a period starting from the contract signature date up to 31 March 2030, with the supply period commencing on 1 April 2026. The process was executed through an open procedure, and the procurement method facilitated competitive engagement, allowing three bids to be received. This award notice indicates that the framework will serve various public bodies, educational institutions, and other approved organisations within the specified regions. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in energy supply, particularly those with the capacity to manage and provide gas services. The framework's extensive period and substantial value of £100,000,000 offer significant long-term business growth possibilities. It is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers with a robust infrastructure and the capability to handle flexible procurement models. Businesses that specialise in energy management services, including the validation and payment of bills on behalf of public sector clients, would find this contract remarkably advantageous. The framework also paves the way for engagement with a diverse client base, spanning local authorities, non-profit organisations, and educational institutions, thereby enhancing market presence and business expansion. ## Notice This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential) as identified in the Instructions for Tendering document. The framework agreement is with one Contractor and will commence upon signature for a period up to 31 March 2030, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is an award notice for a new four year single supplier framework for the provision of gas supplies, with WME acting as intermediary to buy the gas on the wholesale market. WME provides a fully managed service including validation and payment of bills on behalf of customers. The framework agreement will commence upon signature for a period up to 31 March 2030, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1 April 2026. The organisation is operated under the authority of a Joint Committee formed under the Local Government Act 1972, the member authorities being Shropshire Council, Herefordshire Council, Worcestershire County Council and Telford and Wrekin Council. A Joint Agreement between those member authorities determines the governance arrangements. The Joint Committee is the elected member body responsible for the discharge of the functions of the member authorities. The objectives of the West Mercia Energy Joint Committee (WME) is to maintain effective, efficient and economic arrangements for the purchase and supply of energy at the request of and to the satisfaction of the member authorities and to other public bodies, non-profit making and charitable organizations, education providers, including academies and private sector organizations delivering public services on behalf of public bodies and such other organizations which may be approved by the Joint Committee (including approval via the Annual Business Plan) where it is permitted by law and is to benefit of member authorities to do so. In accordance with the above-stated aims and objectives, WME are awarding a contract framework arrangement for the supply and delivery of gas and ancillary services to the customers of West Mercia Energy in its constituent authorities' areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential), in general as further identified at the following websites but also to include any organisation within the description in the paragraph above not so identified: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/?SelectedTab=Establishments&SearchType=Location https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/ http://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/ http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs. https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ http://www.scottishambulance.com/Theservice/Default.aspx http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure http://www.oscr.org.uk/ http://www.urbantransportgroup.org/about-us https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search?q=&p=2 http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/?SelectedTab=Establishments Renewal: 4 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035180-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | 14 May 2024 | | Award date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | CONSTITUENT AUTHORITIES OF SHROPSHIRE, HEREFORDSHIRE, TELFORD & WREKIN AND WORCESTERSHIRE TOGETHER WITH OTHER CUSTOMERS OF WEST MERCIA ENERGY (CURRENT AND POTENTIAL); WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL) WWW.SHROPSHIRE.GOV.UK, ABBEY FOREGATE, SHREWSBURY, SY2 6ND, UNITED KINGDOM; WEST MERCIA ENERGY (A LOCAL AUTHORITY JOINT COMMITTEE OF SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL AND HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL) | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09121200 - Mains gas - 09123000 - Natural gas ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035180-2024 - 19 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018880-2024 - 21 Feb 2024 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005703-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx - http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs - http://www.oscr.org.uk/ - http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/ - http://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/ - http://www.scottishambulance.com/Theservice/Default.aspx - http://www.shropshire.gov.uk - http://www.urbantransportgroup.org/about-us - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure - https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/?SelectedTab=Establishments - https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/?SelectedTab=Establishments&SearchType=Location - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=899532078 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ - https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services - https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/ - https://www.shropshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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