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title: "Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4c4

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (CPC), based in Salford, UK, has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tendering process titled "Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" within the public utilities sector. This tender, classified under CPV code 65000000 for Public utilities, aims to establish a comprehensive service provision for Utilities/energy sector services, including gas, electricity, and water supply, as well as metering services across the UK. The tender's estimated value is GBP 1,000,000,000. Important deadlines include the end of the tender period on 27th March 2025, and the procurement stage is currently active under a restricted procedure that includes electronic submissions.

This DPS tender provides a significant opportunity for utilities suppliers, particularly those with innovative and collaborative capabilities, to engage in long-term partnerships with CPC members. The scope includes flexible and fixed price offerings for gas and electricity, portfolio options, fixed and portfolio water procurement, and various metering services such as MOP, DC/DA, and AMR/SMETS meter installations. Businesses specialising in energy supply, water distribution, and advanced metering technologies are well-suited to compete for this tender, which promises substantial growth prospects within the public sector and the potential for expanding market presence through CPC's extensive network.

## Notice

This process is a new tendered area to the CPC's portfolio of agreements. The need/opportunity for this DPS arose from the current CPC framework for Utilities Supplies & Services, of which Sustainable Energy First (SE First) are the sole supplier. The implementation of the DPS will allow a full-service provision within the Utilities/energy sector for members. CPC are the Contracting Authority for this agreement, working in partnership with SE First.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This process is open to utilities suppliers who will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members. The DPS will be for the supply of utility and metering services to be purchased in varying quantities during the DPS length. The scope of the agreement will provide Fixed, Flex and Portfolio procurement options for Gas and Electricity, Fixed and Portfolio Water procurement, and MOP DC/DA and AMR metering contracting options: Energy * Flexible offering, Aggregated & Risk Managed Gas * Flexible offering, Aggregated & Risk Managed Electricity * Fixed Price offering, Gas * Fixed Price offering, Electricity * Portfolio offering, Gas * Portfolio offering, Electricity Water * Fixed Price offering, Water * Portfolio offering, Water Metering Services * Meter Operator Services (MOP) * Data Collection and Data Aggregation (DC/DA) * AMR/SMETS meter installation and data provision The purpose of this DPS is to give CPC members a compliant route to ma

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006121-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006121-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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