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title: "The Provision Of Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK"
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buyer: "FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED"
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# The Provision Of Mains Metered Natural Gas & Support Services To The Estates of FirstGroup's Train Operating Companies & Entities Across the UK

Buyer: FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04abf3

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by FirstGroup Holdings Limited is focused on the provision of half-hourly and non-half-hourly metered electricity and mains metered natural gas with support services across the UK for its train operating companies and affiliates. Categorised under "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy," this selective procurement, using a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is currently in the tender stage. The tender invites proposals for contracts beginning in July 2025 for gas and October 2025 for electricity, offering an initial term of 36 months with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement is active since 14th October 2024, with submissions ending on 22nd November 2024 and invitations for the second stage to be sent out by 6th December 2024.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those capable of providing REGO-backed electricity alongside metered services. Accredited suppliers registered with Ofgem, capable of servicing multiple FirstGroup rail business divisions, may find this tender particularly lucrative. Companies with experience in data aggregation and meter operation could competitively bid, given the substantial projected consumption of 55 GWh for electricity annually. Additionally, businesses proficient in managing natural gas supplies totalling approximately 1.25 million Therms are well-positioned to benefit. Participants should be prepared to navigate potential changes in contract scope due to governmental intentions to retain Train Operating Company contracts under public control in future.

## Notice

Lot 1 is for the supply of metered natural gas to sites across the estates of FirstGroup's rail businesses with an estimated annual consumption of 39 GWh. The intention is to award a contract 3+2 term. The contract is expected to commence 01/07/2025.

### Lot Information

The Provision of Metered Natural Gas

The supply of gas to an estate of ~160 sites consuming ~28 GWs per year with supporting account, query and billing management services

Options: The contract award includes an option to extend for a further 2 years in addition to the initial 3 year term.

The Provision of Half-Hourly & Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity and Support Services

Lot 2 is for the supply of metered, REGO-backed, electricity, Meter Operator and Data Collector (DC) / Data Aggregator (DA) services to the estates of FirstGroup's rail business and Affiliates with an estimated annual consumption of 55 GWh. The intention is to award a contract 3+2 term. The contract is expected to commence 01/10/2025. This Lot may be awarded individually or may not be awarded in event Lot 3 is awarded. A more detailed specification is available within the Tender Documents.

Renewal: FirstGroup is seeking an initial 36 month term with an option to extend up to a further 24 months upon completion of the initial term.

The Provision of Metered Natural Gas & Half-Hourly & Non-Half-Hourly Metered Electricity & Support Services

Lot 3 is for the supply of natural gas and metered, REGO-backed, electricity, Meter Operator and Data Collector (DC) / Data Aggregator (DA) services to the estates of FirstGroup's rail business and Affiliates and is a combination of Lot 1 and 2. The intention is to award contracts for a 3+2 term. The contracts are expected to commence on gas - 01/07/2025 and electricity - 01/10/2025. This Lot may be awarded individually or may not be awarded if Lot 1 and 2 are awarded. A more detailed specification is available within the Tender Documents.

Options: FirstGroup is seeking an initial 36 months term with an option to extend up to 24 months upon completion of the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036730-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST MTR SOUTH WESTERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED; FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED; FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| 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 | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09121200 - Mains gas
- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036730-2025
- 14 Oct 2024 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033050-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/Hfrfk
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- https://www.firstgroupplc.com/about-firstgroup/uk-rail.aspx
- https://www.gwr.com/
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/

## Provenance

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