Supply of Electricity and Gas to Essex County Council
Essex County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Electricity and Gas to Essex County Council
Awarded 30 Sep 2022
Awarded30 Sep 2022
Value£51,998,868.00
AgencyEssex County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 1y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2022Expired 29 Sept 2025
About
Essex County Council awarded a contract to Drax Energy Solutions Limited and SSE Energy Supply Limited for the supply of electricity and gas utilities to its core estate and infrastructure, including circa 250 operational buildings, highways, street lighting, and other infrastructure.
The contract, valued at £51,998,868, was procured via an Open procedure with two lots: Lot 1 Electricity and Lot 2 Gas, each awarded to a single supplier.
The initial term is 3 years commencing 1st October 2022, with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years.
Bidders were required to be Ofgem licensed energy suppliers and offer flexible supply contracts, with Lot 1 Electricity including provisions for sleeving arrangements and REGO-backed renewable energy.
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