CONTRACT NOTICE – OFFICIAL JOURNAL
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Section I: Contracting Authority
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I.1)
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Name, Address and Contact Point(s)
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Seren Group Ltd |
The Old Post Office, Exchange House |
Newport |
NP20 1AA |
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Kevin Connelly |
+44 1633679911 |
kevin.connolly@seren-group.co.uk |
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http://www.uesenergy.co.uk
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA39665
www.sell2wales.gov.uk
www.sell2wales.gov.uk
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I.2)
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Type of contracting Authority and Main Activity or Activities
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Section II: Object of the Contract
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II.1)
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Description
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II.1.1)
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Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authorityThe purchase, supply and delivery of UK Electricity & Gas to Seren Group Limited |
II.1.2(a))
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Type of works contract
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II.1.2(b))
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Type of supplies contract
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II.1.2(c))
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Type of service contract
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II.1.2)
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Main site or location of works, place of delivery or performance
UK
UKL21 |
II.1.3)
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This notice involves
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II.1.4)
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Information on framework agreement (if applicable)
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Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged
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Duration of the framework agreement
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Justification for a framework agreement the duration of which exceeds four years
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Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
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Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded |
II.1.5)
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Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The Contracting Authority "Seren Group Limited" has assigned UES Energy Limited the role of seeking and tendering for
service providers for the provision of Electricity & Gas to the Contracting Authority.
Current services are in place and it is envisaged that a new contract will commence on 01/10/2016.
The Contracting Authority's annual electricity consumption consists of 2.1GWh over 3 Half Hourly (HH) and 162 Non
Half-Hourly (NHH) supplies.
The Contracting Authority's annual gas consumption consists of 6.8GWh over 38 Gas supplies.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=31971.
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II.1.6)
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09310000 |
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II.1.7)
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Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) |
II.1.8)
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Division into lots Yes
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II.1.9)
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Will variants be accepted
Yes |
II.2)
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Quantity or Scope of the Contract
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II.2.1)
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Total quantity or scopeThe Contracting Authority wish to enter supply agreements with a regulated UK Licenced Supplier(s) of Electricity or
Gas (as appropriate) who will be appointed for an initial period of 12 or more months. Each supply contract will be an
Electricity or Gas product (as appropriate) with a fixed price across the period of the contract. The supplier must
provide accurate and timely invoicing with excellent dedicated account management. The Contracting Authority
reserves an option to extend the contract for 12 or more months following the initial period and can choose to be
supplied by more than one supplier, for each Lot, at their discretion. |
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II.2.2)
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OptionsThe Contracting Authority reserves an option to extend the contract for 12 or more months following the initial period
and can choose to be supplied by more than one supplier, for each Lot, at their discretion. |
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Provisional timetable for recourse to these options
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Number of possible renewals1 |
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In the case of renewable supplies or service contracts, estimated time frame for subsequent contracts
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Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial and Technical Information
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III.1)
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Conditions Relating to the Contract
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III.1.1)
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Deposits and guarantees required
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III.1.2)
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Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions
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III.1.3)
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Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to whom the contract is to be awarded
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III.1.4)
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Other particular conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject
UK regulated suppliers who are able to support e-billing
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III.2)
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Conditions for Participation
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III.2.1)
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Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
(1) All candidates will have to demonstrate that they are licensed, or a member of the relevant organisation, in the State where they are established, when the law of that State prohibits the provision of the services, described in this notice, by a person who is not so licensed or who is not a member of the relevant organisation.
All candidates to demonstrate that they hold a current UK Non-Domestic Electricity and/or Gas Supplier License as
issued by Ofgem.
Background information about the supplier including full name, address, telephone number and principal contact.
Details of company's corporate registration number and corporate structure.
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III.2.2)
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Economic and financial capacity
Bidders with a current UK Non-Domestic Electricity and/or Gas Supplier License as issued by Ofgem will meet the
economic and financial requirements of this tender.
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III.2.3)
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Technical capacity
The bidder's technical ability, skill and experience.
Requirement for e-billing.
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III.2.4)
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Reserved contracts
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Section IV: Procedure
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IV.1)
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Type of Procedure
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Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure
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IV.1.1)
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Have candidates already been selected? No |
IV.1.2)
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Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate |
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Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates
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IV.1.3)
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Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
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IV.2)
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Award Criteria
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No
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Yes
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No
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IV.2.2)
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An electronic auction will be used No
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IV.3 Administrative Information
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IV.3.1)
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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
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IV.3.2)
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Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
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Other previous publications
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IV.3.3)
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Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents
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IV.3.4)
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Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate 21-09-2015
12:00 |
IV.3.5)
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Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
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IV.3.6)
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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up
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IV.3.7)
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Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
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IV.3.8)
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Conditions for opening tenders
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Section VI: Other Information
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VI.1)
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Indicate whether this procurement is a recurrent one and the Estimated timing for further notices to be published 12-36 months |
VI.2)
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Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by Community Funds? No
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VI.3)
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Additional Information
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a 10 day standstill period at the point information when the award of the
contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the
Contracting Authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the
award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days
before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address in Section I.1.
In accordance with the UK Government’s policies on transparency, the text of this Contract Notice has been made
publically available. However, only suppliers that have been formally invited to submit a tender by the Contracting
Authority may participate in this procurement. Tenders submitted by any parties not having been formally invited to
tender will not be accepted as part of this procurement.
(WA Ref:31971)
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
It is requested that all Licensed Suppliers consider any added value that they can bring to Seren Group Ltd and its tenants as part of the proposed electricity and gas contracts. Innovative proposals in this area may be evaluated
alongside other contract parameters in selecting the successful supplier(s).
Examples of added value, could include (but not be limited to) facilitation of accurate smart metering, energy advice to
tenants (e.g. energy efficient lighting, heating etc.) and delivery of energy efficiency projects.
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VI.4)
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Procedures for appeal
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VI.4.1)
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Body responsible for appeal procedures
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Body responsible for mediation procedures
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VI.4.2)
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Lodging of appeals
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VI.4.3)
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Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
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VI.5)
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Dispatch date of this Notice 07-08-2015 |
ANNEX A
Additional Addresses and Contact Points
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I)
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Address and contact points from which further information can be obtained
UES Energy Limited |
Britannia House, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road |
Caerphilly |
CF83 3GG |
UK |
Contracts and Pricing
Barry Dibble |
+44 2920022888 |
barry.dibble@uesenergy.co.uk |
+44 2920022889 |
http://www.uesenergy.co.uk |
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Address and contact points from which specifications and additional documentation may be obtained
UES Energy Limited |
Britannia House, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road |
Caerphilly |
CF83 3GG |
UK |
Contracts and Pricing
Barry Dibble |
+44 2920022888 |
barry.dibble@uesenergy.co.uk |
+44 2920022889 |
http://www.uesenergy.co.uk |
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Address and contact points to which Tenders/Requests to Participate must be sent
UES Energy Limited |
Britannia House, Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road |
Caerphilly |
CF83 3GG |
UK |
Contracts and Pricing
Barry Dibble |
+44 2920022888 |
barry.dibble@uesenergy.co.uk |
+44 2920022889 |
http://www.uesenergy.co.uk |
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Half Hourly (HH) Portfolio |
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Short Description
Seren Group Ltd has 3 HH meters
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09310000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the HH portfolio is currently 375,654kWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Metered Non Half Hourly (NHH) Portfolio - Offices |
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Short Description
Seren Group Ltd has 6 NHH office supplies
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09310000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the 6 meters is currently 408,844kWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Metered Non Half Hourly (NHH) Portfolio - Main |
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Short Description
Seren Group Ltd has 145 NHH meters in their main portfolio
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09310000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the 145 meters is currently 1.3GWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Unmetered Non Half Hourly (NHH) Portfolio |
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Short Description
Seren Group Ltd has 11 unmetered NHH supplies
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09310000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the 11 unmetered NHH supplies is currently 32,733kWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Gas Portfolio - Offices |
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Short Description
Seren Group Limited has 6 office gas meters
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09123000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the 6 meters is currently 2GWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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ANNEX B
Information About Lots
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Gas Portfolio - Main |
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Short Description
Seren Group Limited has 32 gas meters in their main portfolio
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
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09123000 |
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Quantity or scope
The volume for the 32 meters is 4.9GWh
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Indication about different contract dates
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Additional Information about lots
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