Scope
Description
The Framework will provide contracting authorities with the opportunity to secure reliable supplies of Natural Gas by way of Framework call-offs in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 April 2025 to 27 April 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09123000 - Natural gas
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
- UKM - Scotland
Lot 1. Fixed Price, Fixed Term
Description
Under Lot 1 these Supply Contracts will provide fully fixed prices for all commodity and non-commodity elements for the life of the term.
These Supply Contracts will be bespoke for the relevant Calling Off Authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Flexible Bespoke/Basket
Description
Under Lot 2 these Supply Contracts will provide flexible supply that enable the Framework Administrator to set prices for volumes on behalf of the Calling Off Authority either as a standalone Supply Contract (>5GWh consumption per annum) or as part of a group, or basket, contract that amalgamates smaller (
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
4%
Framework operation description
Calling Off Authority will enter into a call-off contract directly with the successful Framework Supplier, following a Mini-Competition.
The Supply Contract will be on the terms set in accordance with the tender or such other terms as required in the invitation to Mini Competition.
The Framework Administrator will send Framework Suppliers an invitation to take part in each Mini-Competition for the Lots for which they have entered into Framework Agreement.
The invitation to tender for Mini-Competition will detail, as a minimum, the following pieces of information:
Type of contract (Fixed Price (Lot 1) or Flexible (Lot 2)) - Where Lot 2, the Framework Administrator will stipulate if this is a bespoke contract or to be added to a specific basket
Calling Off Authority details (i.e. contacting party for Supply Contract)
Site(s) that require pricing - name, address, Meter Point Reference number and consumption information (AQ, interval data as appropriate)
Supply Contract start date
Term for the Supply Contract(s) (e.g. 12, 24, 36 months)
The date and time by which the response to the invitation to tender for Mini-Competition must be submitted
Any other additional requirements
The Calling Off Authority, through the Framework Administrator, will evaluate the prices submitted on a like-for-like basis by applying the proposed rates to the consumption data set out in the invitation to tender for Mini-Competition. For the avoidance of doubt, for Lot 2 contracts, the wholesale pricing element will be normalised to ensure a fair comparison between the Framework Suppliers' proposals.
As all Framework Suppliers have passed the capability assessment to get into the Mini-Competition stage, the supplier with the lowest, evaluated price (following normalisation) based on the specification will be adjudged to be the successful Framework Supplier and will be awarded the Supply Contract.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
All educational establishments as listed at the date of the tender notice on the following Government website: https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search?tok=8UqxahA8.
All colleges in Scotland https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/our-members/colleges-in-scotland
All higher education institutions in Scotland https://www.gov.scot/policies/universities/
All schools in Scotland at https://education.gov.scot/inspection-and-review/find-an-inspection-report/find-an-inspection-report/?searchFor=schoolsOrganisations&orderAlias=relevance
All county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs in England https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67371541c0b2bbee1a1271ed/List_of_councils_in_England_2023.pdf
All Councils in Wales https://www.wlga.wales/councils-in-wales-support-and-advice-cost-of-living
All local authorities in Scotland https://www.mygov.scot/organisations#scottish-local-authority
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
- UKM - Scotland
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Fixed Price, Fixed Term
Lot 2. Flexible Bespoke/Basket
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 April 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Fixed Price, Fixed Term
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service & Payment | Quality | 45% |
| Social Value & Sustainability | Quality | 30% |
| Fixed Price Contract Management | Quality | 20% |
| Commercial | Quality | 5% |
Lot 2. Flexible Bespoke/Basket
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service & Payment | Quality | 45% |
| Social Value & Sustainability | Quality | 30% |
| Risk Management & Trading | Quality | 20% |
| Commercial | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Invitation to Tender for Supply of Natural Gas.docx
The invitation to tender document sets out the requirements of this procurement exercise.
Please ensure you read this thoroughly and respond by completing the required sections.
Appendix1 - Gas Framework Agreement.docx
Appendix 1 gives details of the proposed Framework to be entered into by successful tenderers.
Contracting authority
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Companies House: 07693309
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRP-8452-BNTY
SWECET Offices Adj. Thurrock Rugby Football Club
Grays
RM16 2QH
United Kingdom
Email: compliance@swecet.org
Region: UKH32 - Thurrock
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
ZENERGI LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Framework administrator
- Companies House: 04988178
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZD-3348-RHWV
5 Benham Road, Benham Campus Southhampton Science Park
Southampton
SO16 7QJ
United Kingdom
Email: ContactUs@zenergi.co.uk
Website: http://www.zenergi.co.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire