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title: "Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) System"
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# Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) System

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b58b

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, entails sourcing a cloud-based Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system. Located in Liverpool, UK, the procurement focuses on providing software and information systems to manage the energy portfolio for over 1,200 customers within the public sector. Characterised as goods within the Software package and information systems industry, the procurement follows an open procedure. The contract is valued at approximately £1.3 million and initially spans a period of two years, extendable up to three additional 12-month periods. The awarding stage was completed as of 7th October 2025, having moved through prior stages including tender processes initiated in late 2024. This procurement was conducted under the legal basis outlined in EU Directive 2014/24/EU, and the procurement requirements were conditioned to align with Cyber Essentials for cyber security compliance.

The replacement of the current ETRM system offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing off-the-shelf, cloud-based software solutions that enhance risk management and reporting in the utilities sector. The procurement is an open opportunity for software package providers, particularly those with strong capabilities in managing substantial public sector energy portfolios. Businesses that meet the Cyber Essentials compliance and are adept at deploying cloud solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, the system's demand for functionality, such as the capacity for trade recording and risk management for energy portfolios, speaks to opportunities for technological advancement and innovation by participating suppliers. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) actively engaged in cloud technology and the provision of secure data management solutions are especially well-suited to benefit from such a high-value government contract.

## Notice

The Energy Trading and Risk Management system (ETRM) was used by Trading and Risk to manage the CCS energy portfolio for more than 1,200 customers across the Public Sector with a total spend of more than PS1.5 billion per annum. The Energy Trading and Risk Management system (ETRM) was used to record trade and demand forecasts, calculate open positions and valuations based on market prices, and serves as Trading and Risk's 'single source of truth' for portfolio reporting and information. CCS was seeking to replace its current ETRM by sourcing a replacement, cloud based system. This was an off-the-shelf ready to deploy software procurement, rather than a software development project. The ETRM would support CCS's ability to provide its customers with risk managed products for power and gas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Energy Trading and Risk Management system (ETRM) was used by Trading and Risk to manage the CCS energy portfolio for more than 1,200 customers across the Public Sector with a total spend of more than PS1.5 billion per annum. The Energy Trading and Risk Management system (ETRM) was used to record trade and demand forecasts, calculate open positions and valuations based on market prices, and serves as Trading and Risk's 'single source of truth' for portfolio reporting and information. CCS was seeking to replace its current ETRM by sourcing a replacement, cloud based system. This was an off-the-shelf ready to deploy software procurement, rather than a software development project. The ETRM would support CCS's ability to provide its customers with risk managed products for power and gas.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 3 periods of 12 months (2+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062981-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,038,571 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST; VUEPOINT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062981-2025
- 23 Sep 2025 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059032-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010393-2025
- 12 Nov 2024 at 13:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036581-2024
- 11 Nov 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036454-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/933cfe5e-764b-4811-bb90-a23831b4e668
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e74297dd-d7b8-4e40-8b97-fa903e4f5634
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/e74297dd-d7b8-4e40-8b97-fa903e4f5634
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs

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