---
title: "Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0459f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Electricity UK Estate (Ex N.I)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459f3

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has concluded the procurement process for the flexible electricity supply to its UK estate, excluding Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. This high-value contract, assigned to npower Business Solutions, encompasses the supply of electricity under the main procurement category of goods. The contract, valued at approximately £165,000,000, officially commenced on 11th November 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, facilitating broad participation, and adhered to the review provisions as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of offering flexible and competitive electricity solutions. The contract, structured initially for three years with an optional two-year extension, offers a significant financial commitment from the BBC, making it an attractive prospect for large-scale energy providers with robust experience in managing extensive portfolios and delivering high-quality services under stringent contractual obligations. Companies similar to the awarded supplier npower Business Solutions, with the capacity to meet the BBC's energy needs, stand to benefit substantially from participating in such procurement processes.

## Notice

The BBC is seeking to purchase a single source flexible electricity supply to the BBC UK estate, suppliers should submit bids for the supply of electricity for the BBC UK portfolio (excluding NI, and Channel Islands

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Electricity supply to the BBC Estate

Options: Initial term of the contract is for 3 years. The BBC may, at its discretion, extend the contract term for an additional 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041252-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041252-2024
- 13 Jun 2024 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018358-2024
- 17 May 2024 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015707-2024
- 15 May 2024 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015502-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/

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