Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wyre Council
Wyre Civic Centre,Breck Road
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
FY67PU
Contact
Mary Grimshaw
Telephone
+44 1253887214
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Gas
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09121200 - Mains gas
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of mains gas
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-022300
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.1.1
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The procurement officer approached a number of energy brokers with regards to a fixed price for gas commencing from the end of the current contract. At the time owing to the volatility in the energy market, the brokers approached were not able to offer fixed prices and advised that these would not be available until nearer the end of the current contract. One broker did come forward with a fixed price energy tariff for the supply of gas for a fixed term that guaranteed the unit rates and standing charges over a 3 year 5 month period (from 01/11/23 to 31/03/27) protecting the authority from future price rises. This offer was time constrained due to the volatility of the energy market at this current time and therefore only available for a limited time. An officer of the Council entered into the agreement without authorisation and contrary to the Constitution of the Council, as a result of which the council is bound by the contract.