United Kingdom-Leicester: 190_19 Fixed Price Energy

Type of document: Pre-information procedures
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2018/S 154-352643/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Global bid

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Mr Declan McAlister
Telephone: +44 1162944074
Email: tenders@espo.org
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:www.eastmidstenders.org
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:www.eastmidstenders.org
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other activity: Local Authority Services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: 190_19 Fixed Price Energy

Reference number: 190_19
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 09000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
This framework will allow customers to access fixed price, fixed length energy contracts for Gas, Non Half Hourly Electricity and Half Hourly Electricity using a further competition approach.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500000000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description:
II.2.1) Title: Gas

Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09000000
Main CPV code: 09100000
Main CPV code: 09120000
Main CPV code: 09121000
Main CPV code: 09123000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A fixed price, fixed term framework for the supply of Gas, whereby customers can fix their Gas prices over a set contract duration, via a further competition comparing several suppliers at once.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 150000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:2019-04-01End:2021-03-31
II.2.11) Information about options
Options
Description of options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: We anticipate that there will be considerable interest in this new framework, as it offers clear benefits for customers who prefer the budgetary certainty that a fixed price offers, as exact prices are known for the full duration of the contract along with price protection if market prices rise.

II.2.1) Title: Electricity – Non Half Hourly

Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09300000
Main CPV code: 09310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A fixed price, fixed term framework for the supply of Non Half Hourly Electricity, whereby customers can fix their prices over a set contract duration, via a further competition comparing several suppliers at once.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 175000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:2019-04-01End:2021-03-31
II.2.11) Information about options
Options
Description of options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: Customers will be able to run further competitions between all awarded suppliers to that in order to compare multiple prices at once, ensuring the best deal.

II.2.1) Title: Electricity – Half Hourly

Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 09300000
Main CPV code: 09310000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A fixed price, fixed term framework for the supply of Half Hourly Electricity, whereby customers can fix their prices over a set contract duration, via a further competition comparing several suppliers at once.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 175000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:2019-04-01End:2021-03-31
II.2.11) Information about options
Options
Description of options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:no
II.2.14) Additional information: Premarket engagement will be taking place throughout August and September 2018, and suppliers are invited to participate in our ‘Request for Information’ process via the ProContract portal in order to help us shape our approach to the market.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2018-11-05
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined ) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: %29/FAQs/Legal
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address: www.espo.org
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2018-08-08