Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks approval to opt into the new iteration of the NEPO302 Gas Framework and award a contract to the sole supplier on this single lot framework.   The Framework Agreement includes NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO Portfolio. It includes a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services, as well as provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and support their energy efficiency aims.   The contract duration will commence on 1 April 2026 for a period of 72 months until 31 March 2032.

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