National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Natural Gas

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£100,000,000

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  • Services related to the oil and gas industry

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  • contract

Published

2 years ago

Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service is introducing a new commercial Framework Agreement for the provision of Natural Gas. The framework agreement will deliver gas to its customers from 1st April 2023 for a four year period, with possible extensions up to six years. Upon contract award, the framework agreement will be utilised with immediate effect to purchase gas in advance for the portfolio.

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