Local Government Procurement

Supply of Electricity & Green Power

Contract Term
3 years
Commencement Date
1 January 2020
Expiry Date
31 December 2024
Period of extended term
12 x 2 Months
Final Expiry Date
31 December 2024
Terms

LGP has appointed the Contractors under Heads of Agreement (HOA)

LGP Customers can access the pricing offered under this arrangement from an Approved Contractor through Retailer Electricity Sales Agreement (RESA).

Pricing is available through quotation from Approved Contractors and may be subject to variations depending on the specific requirements.

Introduction to LGP’s Electricity Contracts

Purpose

  • The purpose of this panel is to establish a panel of recognised (approved) retailers in accordance with the NSW Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 169
  • NSW councils and approved not for profit (NFP) organisations may participate in the tender process
  • This arrangement is designed to provide a timely and efficient process whilst maintaining governance and due diligence.

Objectives

Specific objectives of this recognised (approved) panel arrangement are:

  • To create a contract that meets the varying supply of electricity requirements of NSW Local Government and approved not for profit organisations
  • To provide a list of recognised electricity retailers for councils and approved NFPs both from metropolitan and regional NSW areas.

Outcomes

Benefits to council and approved not for profit organisations are as follows;

  • No cost to participate
  • Competitive pricing
  • No need to tender – saving time and money
  • Legislative obligations met – LGP’s prescription status
  • Input and evaluation by councils
  • Quality panel
  • Pre-negotiated fair contract conditions – the contracts have a head agreement and individual customer contracts Retailer
  • Electricity Sales Agreement (RESA)
  • Transparency of process
  • Consolidated billing and electronic delivery of invoices at no additional cost
  • Flexibility to add new sites onto the agreement at any given time subject to terms and conditions
  • Ongoing contract management
  • Reduced risk – probity, compliance and process
  • Rebate return to councils – further savings.

Based on historical data from previous energy projects, LGP can confirm that throughout this process as many as 50 councils and several NFPs have participated and enjoyed significant savings.

Scope

Contract categories are as follows;

  • Large Buildings & Facilities
  • Small Tariff Sites
  • Unmetered Public Lighting
  • Green Power

Please note, separate contracts may be awarded for each of the different category areas.

Services available under this arrangement include;

  • Category (energy) experts working for you
  • Data collection and purification prior to tender
  • Communication with retailers
  • Queries in regards to bill abnormalities and verification
  • Notification and review of price changes
  • General enquiries regarding electricity.

Additional services such as network reviews, budgeting, audits, ongoing bill validation, policy development and carbon emissions reporting are also available, however these services may attract a fee. For further information please contact [email protected], Category Manager Utilities.

Benefits:

  • No cost to participate
  • Competitive pricing
  • Input and evaluation by councils
  • Pre-negotiated fair contract conditions
  • Transparency of process
  • Consolidated billing and electronic delivery of invoices at no additional cost
  • Flexibility to add new sites onto the agreement at any given time subject to terms and conditions
  • Ongoing contract management
  • Reduced risk – probity, compliance and process
  • Rebate return to councils – further savings.

Contractual Information

As the calling of tenders by LGP meets all requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations (and that LGP has achieved Prescription), NSW councils do not need to independently tender for services  purchased under this supply arrangement.

Contract number Contract name LGP Approved Contractor Contract start Contract end
EL0122 E15 BF Supply of Electricity for Large Site Shell Energy 1/01/2023 31/12/2024
EL0122 E15 PL Supply of Electricity for Unmetered Public Lighting Shell Energy 1/01/2023 31/12/2024
EL0122 E15 SME Supply of Electricity for Small Tariff Sites AGL Sales 1/01/2020 31/12/2024
EL0121 E14 BF Supply of Renewable Electricity for Large Sites Iberdrola Australia 1/01/2023 31/12/2029
EL0519 E13PL Supply of Electricity for Street Lighting  Shell Energy Retail Pty Ltd 1/01/2023 31/12/2024
EL0519 E13 BF Supply of Electricity for Large Building Shell Energy Retail Pty Ltd and Origin Energy Electricity Limited 1/01/2023 31/12/2024

Goods and Services Offered

The approved contractors (retailers) on this panel have registered to supply electricity for the following categories:

Supply of Electricity for Large Buildings & Facilities
This contract covers the supply of electricity where sites are classified as large i.e. consumption generally over 100,000 kWh per annum.
Supply of Electricity for Unmetered Public Lighting
This contract covers the supply of electricity for public lighting.
Supply of Electricity for Small Tariff Sites
This contract covers the supply of electricity where sites are classified as small i.e. consumption generally lower than 100,000 kWh per annum.
Supply of Green Power
This contract covers the supply of green power i.e. power generated from sustainable sources where council may need to meet internal green power policy targets or offset electricity sites.

Services available under this arrangement include;

  • Energy experts working for you
  • Data collection and purification prior to tender
  • Direct Communication with retailers
  • Queries in regards to bill abnormalities and verification
  • Notification and review of price changes
  • General enquiries regarding electricity
  • Metering Queries
  • Adding and removing sites from the contract subject to contract terms and conditions.

For further information please contact  [email protected].

 

LGP Approved Contractors

Name & ACN Status
AGL Sales Pty LimitedABN 88 090 538 337Active
Origin EnergyACN 071 052 287Approved

Approved status on this page indicates that contractors have signed their Standing Offer Deed and are now an LGP Approved Contractor. They will appear in VendorPanel after completion of all activation requirements.

In addition to the LGP approved contractors, selected contractors have nominated Authorised Agents/Subcontractors (includes: Partners/Resellers/Dealers). These are listed under the heading Authorised Agents/Subcontractors (includes: Partners/Resellers/Dealers).

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