Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wyre Borough Council
civic centre
poulton le fylde
FY6 7PU
Contact
Mary Grimshaw
Telephone
+44 1253887214
Fax
+44 1253891000
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 Electricity
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09310000 - Electricity
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Supply of electricity to the council's buildings
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-022287
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.1.1
Place of text to be modified
Explanation
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The procurement officer approached a number of energy brokers with regards to a fixed price for electricity 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 electricity for a fixed term that guaranteed the unit rates and standing charges over a 4 year 6 month period (from 02/10/22 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.