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Published 12 Mar 2025, 10:55 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Supply of Natural Gas Framework

Official notice

Authority: South West Essex Community Education Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: ZENERGI LIMITED

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy (09) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+8 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 7 Apr 2025awarded 11 Apr 2025
Awarded to Crown Gas & Power +4 more2 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 27 Apr 2027 · starts 28 Apr 2025

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Natural gas

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Bids received
7 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 5 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 28 Apr 2025
Buyer regions
UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, UKM
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
4% of call-off value
Who may buy through it

All educational establishments as listed at the date of the tender notice on the following Government website: get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search ↗.

All colleges in Scotland collegesscotland.ac.uk/our-members/colleges… ↗

All higher education institutions in Scotland www.gov.scot/policies/universities/ ↗

All schools in Scotland at education.gov.scot/inspection-and-revie… ↗...

All county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs in England assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67371541c0b2bb… ↗...

All Councils in Wales www.wlga.wales/councils-in-wales-su… ↗

All local authorities in Scotland www.mygov.scot/organisations ↗

Published description of the framework

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.

Call-offs published through it1

Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £100,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Fixed Price, Fixed TermAwarded 2 yrsSMEceiling above

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.

Contract period: 28 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandEligibility: SME eligible
09123000 Natural gas
Lot #2Flexible Bespoke/BasketAwarded 2 yrsSMEceiling above

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 (

Contract period: 28 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2027 (2 yrs)
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, ScotlandEligibility: SME eligible
09123000 Natural gas

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSocial valueSplit
1 · Fixed Price, Fixed Term45%25%30%
2 · Flexible Bespoke/Basket65%5%30%
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 5–25 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
  • “Supply of Natural Gas Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
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-repor... 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... 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
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 Mar 2025, 10:55 GMT
Last source update
8 May 2026, 09:38 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 11 Apr 2025
Authority reference
Supply of Natural Gas Framework
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-008918
Latest notice
Contract termination notice (UK11)
Classification (CPV)
Natural gas
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+3 moreSouth West (UKK)Wales (UKL)Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfb Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Appointment period ends
7 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
Clarification deadline
19 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 4% of call-off value
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

zenergi.co.uk ↗

Timeline

12 Mar 2025 → 8 May 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    12 Mar 2025, 10:55 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by
    19 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    7 Apr 2025, 10:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by
    11 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
  5. Assessment summaries sent
    14 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST
  6. Standstill ends
    25 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts
    28 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST
  8. Latest notice published172 days ago
    8 May 2026, 09:38 BST

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Mar 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    12 Mar 2025, 10:55 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    14 Apr 2025, 11:07 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    14 Apr 2025, 11:07 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    28 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    13 Nov 2025, 15:15 GMT
    UK7
  6. Contract termination notice published
    8 May 2026, 09:38 BST
    UK11
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-03: 1 release · 12 Mar 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 52 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 7busiest of 2 lots
Named bidders 7published on the award notice
Contracts signed 2latest 29 Apr 2025

£100,000,000 inc. VAT is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Fixed Price, Fixed Term1 award
Crown Gas & Power, SEFE Energy Limited, SSE Energy Supply Limited, Yü Energy Retail Ltd29 Apr 2025 – 28 Apr 2027ceiling above11 Apr 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Flexible Bespoke/Basket1 award
Crown Gas & Power, SEFE Energy Limited, SSE Energy Supply Limited, Total Energies Gas & Power29 Apr 2025 – 28 Apr 2027ceiling above11 Apr 2025Awarded

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £100,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Fixed Price, Fixed Term7final-stage tenders01—
2 · Flexible Bespoke/Basket5final-stage tenders01—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 07693309 · GB-PPON: PJRP-8452-BNTY SWECET Offices Adj. Thurrock Rugby Football Club, Grays, East of England, RM16 2QHContact email

Other public bodies

  • ZENERGI LIMITEDProcess contact pointProcuring entityFramework AdministratorGB-COH: 04988178GB-PPON: PZZD-3348-RHWV Southampton, South EastContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

7 commercial parties on the notice · 5 awarded
  • British Gas Trading LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PPHJ-9397-ZRQL Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, South East, SL4 5GD
  • CROWN GAS AND POWER LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07980591GB-PPON: PJDJ-2921-JGBW The Oil Centre Bury New Road, Bury, North West, BL9 7HYContact email
  • EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 02228297GB-PPON: PBLB-2611-LYMP Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, London, London, SW1E 5BY
  • SEFE ENERGY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03904624GB-PPON: PBVD-1549-BYRH 20 Triton Street, London, London, NW1 3BFContact email
  • SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03757502GB-PPON: PCGX-2814-WLHL No.1 Forbury Place, Reading, South East, RG1 3JHContact email
  • TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02172239GB-PPON: PDYB-5247-JVLW Kingswood Fields, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, South East, KT20 6RPContact email
  • YÜ ENERGY RETAIL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08246810GB-PPON: PTNX-6527-XQXY CPK House 2 Horizon Place, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG8 6PYContact email

Official documents & specifications (9)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsDOCXAppendix 1 gives details of the proposed Framework to be entered into by successful tenderers.
  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsDOCXThe 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.

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