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# WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wme-001-a-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-natural-gas-on-a-flexible-basis-and-the-pr-ocds-h6vhtk-043beb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Shropshire Council: "WME 001 - A Framework Agreement for the Supply of Natural Gas on a Flexible Basis and the Provision of Associated Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £100,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 26 Jul 2024, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Shropshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/shropshire-council-ons-e06000051)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £100,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 26 July 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Mains gas, Natural gas
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKG22
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wme-001-a-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-natural-gas-on-a-flexible-basis-and-the-pr-ocds-h6vhtk-043beb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-043beb`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wme-001-a-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-natural-gas-on-a-flexible-basis-and-the-pr-ocds-h6vhtk-043beb#tl-md)

## Description
This is an award notice for a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services to the customers of West Mercia Energy (WME) in its constituent authorities’ areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire together with other customers of West Mercia Energy (current and potential) as identified in the Instructions for Tendering document. The framework agreement is with one Contractor and will commence upon signature for a period up to 31 March 2030, allowing for forward purchasing for the supply period, with the period of supply commencing 1st April 2026.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 09123000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKG

- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000
- **Description:** This is an award notice for a new four year single supplier framework for the provision of gas supplies, with WME acting as intermediary to buy the gas on the wholesale market. WME provides a fully managed service including validation and payment of ...
- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2024 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 035180-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178233`

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 035180-2024-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £100,000,000
  - Signed Date: 14/10/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F035180-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-10-30T14:05:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T14:30:36.649Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-043beb