Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Energy 2
Reference number
RM6251
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This framework agreement will act as the vehicle through which central government and wider public sector customers will be supplied gas and electricity. The portfolio varies on an annual basis but our current best estimates are that the framework agreement will supply approximately 25 TWh per year of gas and electricity to approximately 1,150 public sector customers across approximately 86,000 meters.
In supplying gas and electricity the supplier will provide customers with various supply administration services covering invoicing, query resolution and account management, as well as a range of services which will support customers in their net zero ambitions such as access to energy from renewable sources and to Power Purchase Agreements. The supplier will also support the delivery and execution of Crown Commercial Service’s energy trading requirements.
The portfolio will include a range of customers from different sectors, and a range of different metering classes and profiles e.g. half hourly, non-half hourly, unmetered and BMU’s. A detailed list of meters will be published in a Portfolio Summary.
This new framework agreement has replaced the existing Supply of Energy framework agreement (RM6011). Baskets of customers meters will transfer to the new framework agreement at different times over a twenty four month period between April 2024 and April 2026. It is CCS intention (although cannot be guaranteed) that each basket will be supplied through this framework agreement for a four year period. CCS will engage with the incoming and outgoing suppliers to coordinate the transfer.
In addition to the transfer of baskets it is possible that a small number of meters might require supply through this new agreement prior to April 2024.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £51,000,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RM6251 - Supply of Energy 2 - Electricity Lot
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31321000 - Electricity power lines
- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 31682000 - Electricity supplies
- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 38552000 - Electronic meters
- 38554000 - Electricity meters
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 44111511 - Electrical insulators
- 44212222 - Electricity transmission pylons
- 44212226 - Electricity poles
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment
- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 51112200 - Installation services of electricity control equipment
- 51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Contracting Authority, has put in place a framework agreement for the supply of approximately 13 TWh of electricity to meet requirements of 990 customers across c.53,000 meters managed via an aggregated, flexible, risk managed approach. The requirement covers all electricity meters.
Growth in customer numbers could cause a rise in demand. Conversely, any energy demand destruction/ efficiency initiatives could reduce the figure over the life of the relationship.Existing volumes will be expected to transfer in stages as supply delivery periods (under the existing arrangement) expire and therefore initial delivery volumes may be significantly lower. Provision of goods, works and services in addition to the provision of electricity and gas supplies may also be required.
It is envisaged that this will include, but not be limited to a wide range of procurement options and which allow for the greatest degree of control and transparency of pricing; direct access to trading service and access to Financial Services Authority regulated advisors; price to market options; flexible and electronic billing systems; sourcing of longer term price mechanisms (potentially acting as Agent); customer administration and query management, including site registrations, objection handling and ongoing maintenance of customer contracts; bespoke report generation; transparent balancing and settlement charges; new connections and site-works; metering; demand side management and innovations delivering energy savings; Automatic Meter Reading; Energy/Carbon reduction/management advice and guidance and implementation of recommendations (which may include sourcing of third- party services/technology); Export Agreements and Balancing Services, peer to peer (P2P) energy trading platform.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RM6251 - Supply of Energy 2 - Gas Lot
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
- 09121200 - Mains gas
- 09133000 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work
- 45333200 - Gas meter installation work
- 50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters
- 65210000 - Gas distribution
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Contracting Authority, has put in place a framework
agreement for the supply of approximately 12 TWh of gas to meet requirements of 1005 customers
across c.24,000 meters managed via an aggregated, flexible, risk managed approach.
The requirement covers all gas meters.
Growth in customer numbers could cause a rise in demand. Conversely, any energy demand
destruction/ efficiency initiatives could reduce the figure over the life of the relationship.
Existing volumes will be expected to transfer in stages as supply delivery periods (under the existing
arrangement) expire and therefore initial delivery volumes may be significantly lower.
Provision of goods, works and services in addition to the provision of electricity and gas supplies may
also be required.
It is envisaged that this will include, but not be limited to a wide range of procurement options and
which allow for the greatest degree of control and transparency of pricing; direct access to trading
service and access to Financial Services Authority regulated advisors; price to market options; flexible
and electronic billing systems; sourcing of longer term price mechanisms (potentially acting as
Agent); customer administration and query management, including site registrations, objection
handling and ongoing maintenance of customer contracts; bespoke report generation; transparent
balancing and settlement charges; new connections and site-works; metering; demand side
management and innovations delivering energy savings; Automatic Meter Reading; Energy/Carbon
reduction/management advice and guidance and implementation of recommendations (which may
include sourcing of third- party services/technology); Export Agreements and Balancing Services,
peer to peer (P2P) energy trading platform.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026408
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street. L3 9PP
Liverpool
L3 9PP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £51,000,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement.
As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9b76f6-f4f8-41a7-8cb4-1f78e391a88c
1) Redacted Commercial Agreement
2) List of Successful Suppliers
3) Approved Customer list
4) Transparency Agenda
On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
Places Awarded per Lot:
Lot 1 - Electricity Lot - 1
Lot 2 - Gas Lot - 1
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom