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28-32 Flexible Procurement and Supply of Gas and/or Electricity

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£3,100,000,000

DEADLINE

March 27, 2026 at 14:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

09000000

REFERENCE

008262-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Contracting Authority will establish a single, closed Framework Agreement for the flexible procurement and supply of Gas and/or Electricity, as well as Net Zero Energy related Innovation Solutions, to public sector organisations across the United Kingdom. Following comprehensive market engagement, the framework structure has been confirmed and will comprise three distinct lots: Lot 1: Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity with Additional Services (covering Metered and Unmetered Electricity) Lot 2: Flexible Procurement and Supply of Natural Gas with Additional Services Lot 3: Supply of Innovation Solutions relating to renewable energy and flexibility services The framework will support flexible procurement strategies, and offer two service levels to Participating Authorities. A Procurement Only Service Option (POSO) and a Fully Managed (FM) Service. Additional services within scope include: Metering and data services (Meter Operations, Data Collection & Aggregation, AMR provision) Net zero and renewable energy solutions (including PPAs, REGO-backed supply, demand-side response) Virtual PPA facilitation and access to intraday electricity markets Small generation opportunities (Smart Export Guarantee, Feed-in Tariff) Innovation solutions for renewable energy and flexibility services The framework will provide Participating Authorities with access to competitive, flexible energy procurement that supports their net zero commitments and delivers best value. Framework Operation: Suppliers will be evaluated and ranked independently for each lot based on their tender responses. For Lots 1 and 2, one Primary supplier and one or more Secondary Suppliers will be awarded positions (pending meeting of minimum requirements for those Lots) and all suppliers on Lot 3 who meet the minimum requirements of the tender will be awarded positions. Suppliers will be ranked as either Primary or Secondary suppliers based on their evaluation scores for Lots 1 and 2, with Primary Suppliers being offered first opportunity for any Awards Without Competition via the framework. Call-off procedures: Participating Authorities may award call-off contracts through either: Award Without Competition to the Primary Supplier (highest-scoring supplier per lot), who will be given first consideration for call-off contracts; or Award Without Competition to a Secondary Supplier where the Participating Authority has specific requirements that cannot be met by the Primary Supplier, or where other valid reasons apply; or Further-competition among all framework suppliers capable of meeting the specific requirements. Pricing determination: Prices for call-off contracts will be determined through the suppliers' framework pricing submissions and the specific requirements of the Participating Authority (for direct awards) or through competitive tendering in mini-competitions. Supplier performance and transfer mechanisms: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to facilitate the transfer of Participating Authorities to alternative framework suppliers in circumstances including but not limited to: material supplier underperformance, supplier failure, force majeure, or where a Participating Authority's needs can only be served by an alternative supplier. Secondary suppliers provide essential resilience and optionality throughout the framework term. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to remove or suspend suppliers from the framework where performance issues are not addressed satisfactorily in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures. There is no restriction on the number of Lots a single supplier may be awarded, enabling the appointment of a single primary supplier across multiple Lots where this represents best value and meets strategic requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Petroleum-products%2C-fuel%2C-electricity-and-other-sources-of-energy./HA45SJ6489 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HA45SJ6489
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Material supplier underperformance.
  • Supplier failure.
  • Force majeure (where a Participating Authority's needs can only be served by an alternative supplier).
  • Performance issues not addressed satisfactorily in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to supply Gas and/or Electricity.
  • Must be able to supply Net Zero Energy related Innovation Solutions.
  • Must be able to supply to public sector organisations across the United Kingdom.
  • Must meet minimum requirements for Lot 1 (Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity with Additional Services).
  • Must meet minimum requirements for Lot 2 (Flexible Procurement and Supply of Natural Gas with Additional Services).
  • Must meet minimum requirements for Lot 3 (Supply of Innovation Solutions relating to renewable energy and flexibility services).
  • Must be capable of meeting specific requirements for call-off contracts (for further competition).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to establish a single, closed Framework Agreement.
  • Ability to provide flexible procurement strategies.
  • Ability to offer a Procurement Only Service Option (POSO).
  • Ability to offer a Fully Managed (FM) Service.
  • Ability to provide Metering and data services (Meter Operations, Data Collection & Aggregation, AMR provision).
  • Ability to provide Net zero and renewable energy solutions (including PPAs, REGO-backed supply, demand-side response).
  • Ability to facilitate Virtual PPA and provide access to intraday electricity markets.
  • Ability to support Small generation opportunities (Smart Export Guarantee, Feed-in Tariff).
  • Ability to provide Innovation solutions for renewable energy and flexibility services.
  • Ability to provide essential resilience and optionality throughout the framework term (for Secondary Suppliers).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submission of framework pricing.
  • Ability to offer competitive, flexible energy procurement that supports net zero commitments and delivers best value.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Respond via the Delta eSourcing portal.
  • Submission deadline: 2026-03-27T14:00:00+00:00.
  • Submit tender responses for evaluation and ranking independently for each lot.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008262-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about the tender for a flexible framework agreement for gas, electricity, and net-zero innovation solutions, detailing its planning phase and the contracting authority.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008262-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender seeks suppliers for a UK-wide framework agreement to provide flexible procurement and supply of gas and electricity, alongside net-zero energy innovation solutions, to public sector organizations across three distinct lots.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information008262-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This notice describes a framework agreement for the flexible procurement and supply of Gas and/or Electricity, as well as Net Zero Energy related Innovation Solutions, to UK public sector organisations, structured into three lots with various service levels and call-off procedures.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008262-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice announces a framework agreement by Kent County Council (t/a Laser) for the flexible procurement and supply of gas, electricity, and net-zero energy innovation solutions to UK public sector organizations, structured into three lots covering electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy innovation.

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72
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a comprehensive framework for energy procurement with a strong focus on net-zero and innovation, but critically lacks specified evaluation criteria, impacting transparency and fairness for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and no disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the absence of a reveal date makes it impossible to verify compliance with minimum notice periods, which is a minor legal compliance concern regarding mandatory disclosure.

Missing reveal date for the tender
Clarity60/100

While the tender description is detailed regarding lots, service levels, and call-off procedures, the crucial omission of specific evaluation criteria significantly reduces clarity for suppliers on how their bids will be assessed and ranked.

Missing specific evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

The tender provides most essential information, including basic details, financial estimates, duration, and attached documents. However, the lack of defined evaluation criteria represents a significant gap in the overall completeness of the tender documentation.

Missing specific evaluation criteria
Fairness55/100

The tender supports e-procurement and discloses the estimated value, and requirements appear generic. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the selection process, raising significant fairness concerns, especially regarding the direct award mechanisms.

Missing specific evaluation criteria, impacting objectivity and transparency
Practicality90/100

The tender excels in practicality, supporting electronic submission via a dedicated portal, providing clear document URLs, and specifying key dates (contract start, duration) and financial information.

Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and dates are logical and coherent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, indicating a well-structured and reliable data set.

Sustainability90/100

The tender demonstrates an excellent commitment to sustainability and innovation, explicitly incorporating net-zero energy solutions, renewable energy, PPAs, demand-side response, and innovation services across its lots.

Strengths

Clear description of services, lots, and framework structure
Strong focus on net-zero energy and innovation solutions
Electronic submission supported via Delta eSourcing portal
Estimated value and contract duration clearly specified
Comprehensive details on call-off procedures and supplier performance mechanisms

Concerns

Critical absence of specific evaluation criteria for bids
Inability to verify minimum notice period due to missing tender reveal date
Potential for reduced transparency in direct award mechanisms without clear criteria
Overall completeness of tender documentation due to missing evaluation criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed and objective evaluation criteria for all lots to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Ensure all key dates, including the tender reveal date, are explicitly disclosed to verify legal compliance.
3. Provide clear, pre-defined guidelines and conditions for the application of direct awards within the framework to enhance transparency.

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