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title: "Contract Award - CPG/12792/2025 - Provision of Natural Gas for the British Embassy in Washington"
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# Contract Award - CPG/12792/2025 - Provision of Natural Gas for the British Embassy in Washington

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582e5

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the United Kingdom has completed the direct award contract for the provision of natural gas to the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. WGL Energy Services, in partnership with broker Open Market Energy, has been selected to provide these services for a four-year term from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. This contract, valued at £88,166.28, was awarded on 3rd September 2025. The procurement process, rooted in a direct award due to market conditions where Washington Gas is the sole distributor, ensures value for money and compliance with policy by leveraging the services of a certified energy procurement broker. This strategic move positions the Embassy to optimise cost savings while aligning with regulatory standards.

This direct award offering presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those that specialise in energy brokerage or utilities management in the Washington, D.C. region. The necessity of an experienced broker like Open Market Energy highlights the demand for companies with certified expertise in energy procurement and the ability to navigate both market volatility and compliance requirements. Businesses looking to engage with government entities or expand their footprint in international markets will find this an illustrative case of how gaining sector-specific certifications, like those that distinguish Open Market Energy, can facilitate entry into competitive and bespoke contract opportunities.

## Notice

The British Embassy in Washington DC wishes to renew its current contract for Natural Gas (Firm & Interruptible) and utilities for the British Embassy Compound and residential properties in the DC metro area. This new contract will be effective for a period of four (4) years starting from September 01 2025 until August 31 2029. Rates are subject to change from month to month (+-5-15%), they will be locked subsequent to contract signature.

### Procurement Information

The Washington DC area is serviced by only one distributor of natural gas, a company called Washington Gas. The market requires the use of a broker who is able to negotiate rates that we would otherwise not be privy to. They control and monitor our usage advising the Embassy when to switch to alternative energy to maximize savings and avoid fines charged by the government. In order to ensure this Direct Award is in compliance with FCDO's policy and offers VfM, the Regional Procurement Hub (RPH) carried out a research in 2019 to understand how the market works and compare rates and options available. The RPH approached a list of a gas companies, the findings showed some suppliers were only brokers and others were actual gas companies but did not serve our area. As part of the reassessment process, the market was reviewed again in 2022 and 2025, and no substantial changes were identified. Therefore, the continued use of the current supplier remains the most viable and cost-effective option. In this business, the services of a broker is essential as they provide services such as: weekly energy updates including new legislation or change in law with impact cost analysis, review invoices and billing resolutions, hedge strategies that minimize risk during periods of weak market fundamentals or major event disruption, observes the market to find peaks and lows on rates and recommends contract renewal according to predictions. The services of the broker are provided at no cost to the Embassy. Beyond the services previously described, the Embassy's choice to partner with Open Market Energy is largely driven by the broker's designation as a Certified Energy Procurement Professional. This qualification sets OME apart from standard brokers by confirming its proven expertise in navigating energy markets, adhering to regulatory standards, and executing strategic procurement. Given the sector's volatility and regulatory complexity, collaborating with a certified expert offers confidence that procurement decisions are well-informed, justifiable, and aligned with industry best practices. OME works in partnership with WGL Energy Services and is compensated directly by the Supplier, Open Market Energy, under a Channel Partnership Agreement. This arrangement--standard in the industry-- allows the broker to earn a margin from the negotiated energy rate, with no direct cost to the Embassy. All payments are managed by WGL Energy Services, ensuring transparency and efficient procurement. The Recommendation of Award (RoA) received formal support in 2022 from Graeme Kemp, Procurement Head of Hub, and Laura Jones, Head of Procurement Delivery. This endorsement represented the official approval at that time. This was then approved by CAB on 1st September 2022, with CABs comments being "Happy for this to be handled through hub/post until there is competition in the market to carry out a re-tender exercise." The market was reassessed in 2025, confirming that conditions remain unchanged since the initial research conducted by the Regional Procurement Hub (RPH) in 2019. No new suppliers or competitive alternatives have emerged in the Washington, D.C. area. As such, the current arrangement remains valid and necessary, providing the best value for money within the existing market structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053691-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,166 |
| Contracts value | £88,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WGL ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053691-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 20:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046706-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053691-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053683-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046706-2025
  6th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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