A Framework Agreement (the Agreement) for Flexible Procurement and Supply of Natural Gas Product Class 1,2,3 and 4 with Additional Services. Additional Services consisting of provision of Green Gas, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Gas Purchase Agreements (GPA) and Energy Services.

— The procurement and supply of Natural Gas Daily Metered and Non-Daily Metered including Product Class 1,2,3 and 4.

— Optional Additional Services:

—— Green Gas,

—— AMR,

—— Gas Purchase Agreements,

—— Energy Services.

This Lot 1 will be awarded to the first place Supplier based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Additionally a Framework of up to 4 Suppliers will be established with direct award or mini tender used for any future awards needed to meet the requirements of Sub Groups.

— Access to basic flexible procurement service,

— Additional Services:

—— Green Gas,

—— AMR,

—— Gas Purchase Agreements,

—— Energy Services.

This Lot 2 will establish a Framework of Suppliers with individual requirements placed using either direct award or mini competition with the option to negotiate. The Contracting Authority and/or Participating Authority reserve the right to seek verbal or written clarification, representation or negotiation in order to assess the capability and suitability of Suppliers placed on Lot 2 to deliver the Service Requirements as specified by the Contracting Authority and/ or Participating Authority.