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RM6251 · PCR15 Framework

# Supply of Energy 2

Central government and wider public sector organisations can access the supply of electricity and gas through a specialist risk managed energy procurement service.

Replacement expected Ends 27 Feb 2027. A replacement is usually tendered before then, and that is when new suppliers can get on.

[Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6251)

- [2 suppliers on it](#suppliers)
- [2 lots](#lots)
- Feb 2027 agreement ends

    Feb 2023 to Feb 2027 · 91% through

## What is RM6251?

RM6251 Supply of Energy 2 is a framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Energy category. It has 2 lots and 2 suppliers. It runs from 27 February 2023 to 27 February 2027.

How to join: New suppliers cannot join it now. It ends on 27 February 2027, and a replacement is usually tendered before then: that is the next chance to get on.

We have matched 39 published award notices to RM6251, from 25 buyers.

### Buyers that have used it

- [Ministry of Defence 5 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)
- [Lancashire Constabulary 4 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancashire-constabulary)
- [Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-wiltshire-fire-and-rescue-authority)
- [Government Property Agency 3 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/government-property-agency)
- [Cafcass 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cafcass)
- [Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire 2 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/police-fire-crime-commissioner-for-staffordshire)

## About this framework

​​Our dedicated energy trading and risk management team will buy electricity and gas on your behalf. We will then supply and administer the energy to you.

Services you can access include:

- Supply of gas and electricity bought by GCA expert in-house energy trading team
- Access to a range of energy trading baskets to suit customers’ demand and risk
- Enhanced provisions for sleeving power purchase agreements (PPAs)
- PPAs allow you to buy green energy directly from renewable generators, which can be secured with long term, fixed prices
- Access to clean ‘zero carbon’ energy
- Dedicated customer service support
- Carbon offsetting credits and allowances
- Data and portfolio management
- Siteworks and metering services
- Support with carbon reporting
- A range of other services

This is a 4 year framework agreement.

Need help finding an energy buying solution?

We offer multiple trading strategy options to help you buy energy. These strategy solutions are all approved by HM treasury and range from short to long term to suit your appetite for risk and buying needs.

Use our tool to find the buying strategy that best meets your needs.

### Why buyers use it

- Access to the UK’s biggest public sector energy procurement service which has a proven track record of providing outstanding value
- Enhanced protection from cyber security threats through Cyber Essentials Plus
- Incorporates all the latest government policy requirements, for example: social value (Fighting Climate Change and Wellbeing)
- Carbon net zero
- Procurement process and contract drafting supported by specialist legal advice
- Commercial benefits such as competitive management fees achieved by GCA aggregated buying of approximately £51bn of public sector energy
- GCA customers can opt for the energy trading strategy which suits their organisation, such as fixed or variable billing options
- Access to a named account manager and a dedicated customer service team
- Receive regular reports on energy prices and how they impact your budgets
- Access educational webinars, bulletins and events to let you know the latest insight on key energy market development
- Provides a digital portfolio management service with online access to information such as site lists, invoices and consumption data

### Key facts

Agreement number

RM6251

Type

PCR15 Framework

Category

Energy

Pillar

Estates

Status

Live

Started

27 Feb 2023

Ends

27 Feb 2027

From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6251 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6251).

## Lots

2 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need.

1. Lot 1

    Supply of Energy - Electricity and Additional Services

    Supply and administration of approximately £43 billion of electricity to central government and wider public sector customers.
2. Lot 2

    Supply of Energy - Natural Gas and Additional Services

    Supply and administration of approximately £8 billion of gas to central government and wider public sector customers.

## Open call-offs

Live notices that mention RM6251. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these.

No open notice mentions RM6251 right now.

Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears.

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## Suppliers 2

Companies with a place on RM6251. 2 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win.

- [EDF Energy Customers Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/edf-energy-customers)
- [TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/totalenergies-gas-and-power)

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