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

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Value

£100,000,000

Suppliers

TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited

Classifications

Mains gas
Natural gas

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Published

11 months ago

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.

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