Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of East Anglia
The Registry,
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH1 - East Anglia
National registration number
RC000651
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA40809
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Mains Gas and Supply and Export of Electricity for University of East Anglia
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
University of East Anglia is seeking to appoint suppliers of HH electricity (Lot 1) and mains gas (Lot 2) for a 36 month contact commencing April 2021 for power and October 2021 for gas. Bidders to Lot 1 (electricity) must also demonstrate ability to manage a "spill" export contract. This tender is being run by Inspired Energy plc on behalf of the University and is open to holders of a valid Ofgem supply licence for the relevant utility only.
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: £3,400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and export of electricity
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09310000 - Electricity
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
University of East Anglia, Norwich
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the supply of half hourly metered electricity and export of metered electricity from generation assets via a "spill" contract. The imported power is to be traded on a flexible purchasing strategy employing both buys and sells on a forward and prompt basis. The portfolio comprises 5 HH meters with an estimated annual consumption of 12,812 MWh.
The contract is offered for 36 months from April 2021, with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
Supply of Mains Gas
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09121200 - Mains gas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
University of East Anglia, Norwich
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for the supply of mains gas, to be traded on a flexible purchasing strategy employing both buys and sells on a forward and prompt basis.
The portfolio comprises 1 Daily Metered supply point with an approximate Annual Quantity of 75,810 MWh.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
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
Open procedure
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: 2021/S 000-000939
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Supply and export of electricity
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SmartestEnergy
15-17 Grafton House
Ipswich
IP1 2DE
Telephone
+44 7593129872
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,600,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Supply of Mains Gas
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Corona Energy Ltd
Building 2 Level 2 Croxley Park, Watford
London
WD18 8YH
Telephone
+44 8442646464
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:222592)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit