Wokingham Borough Council to buy gas and electricity via LASER framework
Wokingham Borough Council says it will procure gas and electricity through the LASER framework ahead of the current contract expiring in March 2027. The approach is intended to give flexibility to incorporate locally generated power from Barkham Solar Farm and is described as the most advantageous option for value, risk and climate alignment.
Wokingham Borough Council · South East · 30 July 2026
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The council's current contract for gas and electricity is due to expire in March 2027, so we need to make a decision before September 2026 to agree to continue to forward purchase energy via the laser framework.
Also said in the meeting
“It is expected to cost us £3,500,000 for one year and £7,000,000 for two years.”
“We approve the procurement of electricity and gas supplies... We approved the award of a one year contract commencing April 2027 with the option to extend for a further one year.”
What we know
- The council plans to procure gas and electricity via the LASER framework.
- A decision is needed before September 2026, with the current contract expiring in March 2027.
- Estimated spend is £3.5 million for one year or £7 million for two years.
Why this is a signal, not noise
The meeting explicitly confirms the route to market, the timing of the decision, and the estimated contract value, making this a clear procurement signal.
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Source
Budget Pressures & Contracting, 30 July 2026
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How a supplier could follow up
- Monitor LASER framework activity for a Wokingham Borough Council call-off around the stated decision window.
- Review capability for fixed-price and forward-purchase energy supply arrangements.
- Assess ability to support flexible supply options that can incorporate locally generated power such as Barkham Solar Farm.
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