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NEPO302 Supply of Gas

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:20.

Opportunity overview

NEPO seeks to procure a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Gas. The current NEPO302 Gas Framework will end 31st March 2026. The Framework Agreement will include NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO portfolio. The Framework Agreement shall also include a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services. The Framework Agreement will include provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and support their energy efficiency aims. The Framework Agreement currently consists of approximately 27 million therms, per annum, across 3,884 sites.

Awarded to

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Corona Energy

Matched by number
Contract value
£420m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Sept 2025
Award ID
058008-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03241002
Location
Watford, UK, WD18 8YA, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV09000000 — Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
  • CPV65000000 — Public utilities

Lots

  • NEPO are using a two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation for the procurement of this Framework. The first stage is a Selection Questionnaire which will be used to shortlist suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to Tender. The Framework Agreement will be a single supplier and single lot solution. NEPO may also wish to enter into negotiations with tenderers in line with the requirements of the Competition with Negotiation Procedure. NEPO also reserve the right not to enter into negotiations and award the Framework Agreement on the basis of initial tender. The most economically advantageous tenderer will be awarded the Framework Agreement. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the services (if any) which will be placed with the successful supplier by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. In accordance with the Framework Agreement, each Contracting Authority will enter into a call-off contract. The call-off contract is to be entered into by both the Contracting Authority and successful supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system (Open). Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit the selection questionnaire and tender response through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the Open eTendering System at https://www.open-uk.org/ (https://www.open-uk.org/) Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses must be submitted using the link above. Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - Spm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm. For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.openhub.org/training to access the available Training Guides.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NEPO302
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
18-24 months prior to the framework agreement expiry date.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
Due to the complexity of the Framework Agreement and the requirement to forward purchase gas.
Maximum Participants
1

Second Stage

Invitation Date
28 Apr 2025, 00:00
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Sept 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
09000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NEPO are using a two-stage Competitive Procedure with Negotiation for the procurement of this Framework. The first stage is a Selection Questionnaire which will be used to shortlist suppliers. Shortlisted suppliers will then be invited to Tender. The Framework Agreement will be a single supplier and single lot solution. NEPO may also wish to enter into negotiations with tenderers in line with the requirements of the Competition with Negotiation Procedure. NEPO also reserve the right not to enter into negotiations and award the Framework Agreement on the basis of initial tender. The most economically advantageous tenderer will be awarded the Framework Agreement. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of the services (if any) which will be placed with the successful supplier by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. In accordance with the Framework Agreement, each Contracting Authority will enter into a call-off contract. The call-off contract is to be entered into by both the Contracting Authority and successful supplier and will be based on the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system (Open). Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit the selection questionnaire and tender response through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, suppliers should register on the Open eTendering System at https://www.open-uk.org/ (https://www.open-uk.org/) Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses must be submitted using the link above. Selection Questionnaire and Tender responses submitted via postal or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - Spm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm. For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.openhub.org/training to access the available Training Guides.

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that this Framework Contract will be renewed prior to its conclusion.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60%
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
30%

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,160

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
UK
Entry 4
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
09000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
Entry 2
Id
65000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Public utilities

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-5485
Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
DURHAM
Postal Code
DH15UL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Durham County Council,C/o Ros Layfield, Legal & Democr

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Laura Kyle
Telephone
+44 1916380040
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-52433
Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 3DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Telephone
+44 1916380040
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-138580
Name
NEPO

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 3DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarte

Identifier

Legal Name
NEPO

Contact

Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-142424
Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKC
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE83DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northern Design Centre

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Hannah Nelson
Telephone
+44 1916380040
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-03241002
Name
Corona Energy

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Watford
Postal Code
WD18 8YA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
03241002
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Corona Energy
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-44382
Name
NEPO

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 3DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter

Identifier

Legal Name
NEPO

Award information

Award 1
Id
058008-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03241002
Name
Corona Energy

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
058008-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
058008-2025-1
Date Signed
17 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
420,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gateshead · UKC · NE83DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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