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Energy Tendering

Get the best market rates for your electricity and gas contracts.

Secure the most competitive energy supply contracts available on the market. Whether you're looking for an electricity or gas supply contract, we can ensure that you receive the best possible rates with terms to fit to your specific needs.

Commercial energy rates

Why tender your energy supply?

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Renewing your energy contract directly with your current supplier might seem convenient, but it often means missing out on better rates. Tendering your energy supply through a competitive process ensures you're getting the best deal on the market. Here’s why:

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  • Secure Competitive Rates: Rather than accepting a renewal offer from your current supplier, tendering lets you compare offers from multiple providers, driving down costs through competition.

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  • Avoid Overpaying: Renewing without exploring the market may result in paying higher rates. Tendering ensures you're getting the most cost-effective contract available.

 

  • Tailored Solutions: Every business is unique. Tendering gives you the opportunity to find contracts that better match your specific energy needs, whether it's fixed rates, flexible terms or spot exposure.

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  • Long-Term Stability: By tendering, you can lock in favourable terms and rates for 3, 4 or 5 years, providing price certainty and helping you avoid sudden increases.

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  • Renewable Energy Supply: Tendering opens the door to renewable energy suppliers (via Power Purchase Agreements or sleaving arrangements), or renewable energy certificates - helping you meet sustainability goals.​​

How LUMEN can help​

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Step 1: Analysis of your needs​​

We start by evaluating your current energy usage and understanding your specific business needs. We gather all the necessary data to craft a tendering strategy that works for you.

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Step 2: Supplier Engagement 

We approach our network of energy suppliers, issuing a request for proposals (RFP) tailored to your consumption profile. Suppliers then submit their best rates and terms.

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Step 3: Comparison and Evaluation 

We present you with a side-by-side comparison of the offers, highlighting the best rates, contract terms, and any additional benefits. Our experts will walk you through the options, ensuring you have all the information to make the best decision.

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Step 4: Negotiation and Contracting 

Once you’ve selected the supplier that meets your criteria, we take care of the final negotiations, ensuring favourable terms before you sign the contract.

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Step 5: Ongoing Support

Even after the contract is signed, our support doesn’t have to end. We can provide ongoing assistance, helping you manage your energy costs with an energy audit and advising on solar PV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose our energy tendering service?

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Energy tendering case studies

Lyttleton Port Company Electricity Tender

Lyttleton Port Company Electricity Tender

Lumen worked with Lyttelton Port to go to market for their supply of electricity and provide advice on selecting the most suitable offer.

Christchurch Airport Electricity Tender

Christchurch Airport Electricity Tender

Lumen worked with Christchurch Airport to go to market for their supply of electricity and provide advice on selecting the most suitable offer.

About to roll off a fixed contract?

Get in touch today to learn how our energy tendering service can help you secure the best market rates for your electricity and gas supply contracts.

Find out more

Paul Farrelly Principal Consultant

Paul Farrelly

Principal Consultant - Energy & Carbon

 

paul.farrelly@lumen.net

Mobile: +64 21 225 7499

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George Gray Carbon Lead

George Gray

Carbon Lead - Energy & Carbon

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george.gray@lumen.net

Mobile: +64 27 313 7610

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