Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Water Services Ltd.
Southern House
Worthing
BN13 3NX
Kasia.Wypior@southernwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1903264444
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
02366670
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Half Hourly Non-Domestic Electricity Supply and Associated Services - Supply from 1 April 2025
Reference number
prj_3221
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 09310000 - Electricity
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Southern Water Services Limited (SWS) are looking to appoint a single OFGEM registered framework provider capable to supply electricity to their Half-Hourly Electricity Portfolio, together with a range of associated services. The supply commencement date under the new contract is to be 1st of April 2025.
Main objectives to be achieved through this competitive procurement are (but not limited to) continuity of supply, optimized quality and value of services offered, partnership relationship with the provider.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 31682000 - Electricity supplies
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SWS's Half Hourly Electricity Portfolio consists of around 600 supply points with total annual usage circa 370GWh. The supply is to commence on 1 April 2025.
Historically, SWS's HH electricity demand shape could be considered flat/stable. The renewable generation is likely to increase during the term of this framework agreement, but the overall demand has potential to increase as well. Any significant demand fluctuations or changes expected during the term of supply will be shared with supplier as soon as practicable.
The objective of the competitive procurement procedure is to appoint a supplier that offers flexible products, stability of supply and security and transparency of the supply chain.
The best tender offer is to represent best value and quality of service as per tender requirements.
The scope of tender incorporates non-domestic half hourly electricity supply and associated services, including (but not limited to) contract & billing management, performance management & reporting, legislation and market updates, asset services if applicable, innovations, green energy services and sleeving.
The awarded supplier is expected to work collaboratively with SWS to deliver the scope, as well as with SWS's appointed MOP DC/DA provider and a third party trading partner appointed by SWS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
potential extension following the initial 5 years term - up to the total of 3 years, so maximum total framework term is to be 8 years (96 months)
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 4
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As per PQQ tender envelope
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-019148
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 January 2024
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Potential bidders interested in this opportunity should register their interest within SWS e-sourcing portal: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ and submit their PQQ response/bid through the same channel within the timescales outlined in the e-sourcing portal and this Contract Notice.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Water Services Limited
Worthing
Country
United Kingdom