NW2980 - Energy Supply for NWG

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    "id": "GB-COH-02366703",
    "name": "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED"
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  "date": "2025-10-24T12:08:46+01:00",
  "id": "068164-2025",
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        "locality": "Pity Me",
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    "description": "Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) seeks to appoint a partner/s for energy supply for the import and export of electricity and gas across ~1,853 operational sites and providing compliant Meter Operator Services (MOP) including Data Collector and Data Aggregator Services (DCDA) to ensure accurate data collection and reporting for the operational sites. \nNWL are looking to appointing a partner/s to support NWG\u0027s energy supply for current and growing requirements for business services over the next ten years.\nThe contact has been split into the following Lots;\n\u2022\tLot 1 - Power - Import \u0026 Export (HH/NHH/UMS)\n\u2022\tLot 2 - Gas - Import \u0026 Export\n\u2022\tLot 3 - Meter Operator Services (HH)\nThe scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows:\n\u2022\tSupply NWL with electricity and gas, offering flexible trading options like day-ahead pricing, seasonal trades, and market-linked export contracts.\n\u2022\tWork in partnership with the Energy \u0026 Decarbonisation team and business stakeholders to adhere to business requirements.\n\u2022\tProvide experienced resources with the capability to identify genuine business benefits and opportunities.\n\u2022\tCollaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end energy supply services including handling billing, credit notes, and export invoicing, new connection requests, disconnection requests, settlement and data reporting.\n\u2022\tManage NWL\u0027s energy portfolio, offering tools for reconciliation, forecasting, and strategic planning across multiple sites.\n\u2022\tProvide weekly energy market updates and contributes to NWL\u0027s procurement strategy, including supplier interviews and performance KPIs.\n\u2022\tInstall and maintain meters, collect half-hourly data, and aggregate it for billing and analysis. This includes export meters and strategic assets.\nBelow is an overview of the core components for each Lot within the tendering exercise. \nLOT 1 - POWER \nNWG seeks a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of 1,829 electricity supply points including both import and export (1,314 NHH 515 HH - correct as of July 2025).\nThe contract has an estimated annual value of \u00a353M/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for electricity export). \nAll electricity contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licenses for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients. \nLOT 2 - GAS\nNWG seeks a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of both import and export gas supply points (25 MPRNs - correct as of July 2025).\nThe requirement is for gas supply contracts for 25 supplies covering import and export of gas. The contract has an estimated annual value of \u00a34M/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for gas export). \nAll gas contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licences for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients. \nLOT 3 - MOP \u0026 DC/DA \nNWG seeks a supplier to appoint a Meter Operator (MOP) provider to provide Data Aggregation and Data Collection (DA/DC) Services for any new or existing half-hourly electricity supply points. The MOP agreement will cover the installation, maintenance, and management of energy meters, ensuring accurate usage recording, proper upkeep, and regulatory compliance. As of July 2025, NWG is currently overseeing 515 HH MPANs.\nDue to the timeline of this current tender, NWG acknowledge that the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a significant reform in the UK\u0027s electricity market, aiming to transition all electricity meters to half-hourly settlement. As per NWG\u0027s understanding, changes which will take place under MHSS are as follows:\n\u2022\tMOPs (Meter Operators) are becoming MOAs (Meter Operating Agents).\n\u2022\tDC/DA roles are being replaced by Smart Data Services (SDS) and Advanced Data Services (ADS).\n\u2022\tHH/NHH classifications will be replaced with Smart, Advanced, or UMS.\n\u2022\tContracts for Metering Services Smart (MSS) or Metering Services Advanced (MSA).",
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        "description": "NWG seeks a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of both import and export gas supply points (25 MPRNs - correct as of July 2025).\nThe requirement is for gas supply contracts for 25 supplies covering import and export of gas. The contract has an estimated annual value of \u00a34M/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for gas export). \nAll gas contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licences for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients.",
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        "description": "NWG seeks a supplier to appoint a Meter Operator (MOP) provider to provide Data Aggregation and Data Collection (DA/DC) Services for any new or existing half-hourly electricity supply points. The MOP agreement will cover the installation, maintenance, and management of energy meters, ensuring accurate usage recording, proper upkeep, and regulatory compliance. As of July 2015, NWG is currently overseeing 515 HH MPANs.\nDue to the timeline of this current tender, NWG acknowledge that the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) is a significant reform in the UK\u0027s electricity market, aiming to transition all electricity meters to half-hourly settlement. As per NWG\u0027s understanding, changes which will take place under MHSS are as follows.\n\u2022\tMOPs (Meter Operators) are becoming MOAs (Meter Operating Agents).\n\u2022\tDC/DA roles are being replaced by Smart Data Services (SDS) and Advanced Data Services (ADS).\n\u2022\tHH/NHH classifications will be replaced with Smart, Advanced, or UMS.\n\u2022\tContracts for Metering Services Smart (MSS) or Metering Services Advanced (MSA).",
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    "procedure": {
      "features": "Stage 1: Invitation to participate\nStage 1 commenced with the issuing of a Tender Notice.\nStage 2: conditions of participation \u0026 Invitation to submit initial tenders\nStage 2 will commence with the notification, inviting those suppliers which have indicated their interest to participate to submit a conditions of participation questionnaire and initial tenders and the publication of this document.\nThis document includes a request for initial tenders which all suppliers are required to complete and must be submitted in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided.\nFollowing the deadline for submission of initial tenders, NWL will assess initial tenders in accordance with the assessment process and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document. The assessment process will identify which suppliers are to be selected to participate in the negotiation/dialogue stage as set out in Stage 3.\nOnce the assessment of initial tenders has concluded, suppliers will be notified in writing whether they have successfully been invited to Stage 3. Any suppliers not invited to participate in Stage 3 will be provided with reasons in writing to explain why they have not been successful.\nStage 3: Invitation to participate in dialogue [and/or negotiate]\nStage 3 will commence with the notification inviting suppliers that have successfully passed Stage 2 to attend one or more dialogue and/or negotiation meetings.\nThe notification will also provide details of any new information made available to suppliers at this stage in this Procurement.\nThe notification will also describe how the dialogue and/or negotiations will be conducted, including the location and dates for the relevant meetings, as well as the attendee arrangements.\nStage 4: Invitation to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO)\nStage 4 will commence with the issuing of a letter inviting suppliers that have been successfully shortlisted at Stage 3 to submit their Best and Final Offers.\nBest and Final offers must be submitted in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions set out in this document and any additional information provided.\nAfter the deadline for submission of best and final offers, NWL will reconsider, in respect of each supplier that submitted, whether the supplier or any related persons within its corporate group, associated suppliers relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors, are excluded or excludable suppliers and will consider whether to disregard the best and final offer submitted in accordance with its obligations under the Act. If the supplier is an excluded or excludable supplier only by virtue of an associated supplier or proposed sub-contractor, NWL will notify the supplier of its intention to disregard its tender and provide the supplier with a reasonable opportunity to replace the associated supplier or sub-contractor. If as a consequence of this process NWL disregards a tender from an excluded or excludable supplier or is aware of an associated supplier or sub contractor having been replaced, it will give notice of this fact within 30 days of its decision to the Procurement Review Unit (PRU)\nNWL will conduct an assessment of all Best and Final Offers in order to identify the supplier which has submitted the most advantageous tender in accordance with the assessment methodology and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document. In carrying out this assessment. NWL will disregard any final tender from a supplier who does not satisfy the Conditions of Participation.\nOnce the assessment has concluded, NWL will provide an assessment summary to all suppliers that submitted a Best and Final offer to:\na. inform them whether they have been successful in being awarded the contract\nb. provide an explanation of the assessment of the supplier\u0027s tender against the relevant award criteria, in accordance with the requirements of the Act\nc. where different to the supplier concerned, provide information in respect of the most advantageous tender submitted, including details of the assessment of this tender against the relevant award criteria and the supplier\u0027s name\nOnce the assessment summaries have been provided to the suppliers that submitted Best and Final offers, NWL will also publish a contract award notice on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period.\nSubject to completion of the mandatory standstill period, Stage 4 will end with NWL entering into preferred supplier stage with the preferred supplier.\nStage 5: Preferred supplier stage\nThe highest scoring supplier will be invited to engage in further discussions with NWL as part of a preferred supplier stage. This stage will be used to finalise the draft contract terms and conditions, in accordance with the limitations set out in the Act.\nStage 5 will end with NWL entering into the contract with the preferred supplier"
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conduced electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water e-Sourcing Spend Management portal called \u0027Ariba\u0027 (https://s1.ariba.com). \nExpressions of interest from this notice must be sent to the e-mail address lewis.timmins@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of the 18th November 2025 at 12:00hrs. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. \nThe deadline for return of the completed Tenders is the 24th November 2025 at 12noon. \nWhen sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, E mail address and telephone number.",
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    "title": "NW2980 - Energy Supply for NWG",
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