Consulting
When the energy contract expires, the decision has to be right.
Structured procurement of electricity and natural gas — from the first overview to a decision-ready award recommendation.
Starting situation
Three months to contract expiry — what now?
The typical starting point: an energy-intensive industrial company with a small number of large sites — and energy costs that materially affect the bottom line. The electricity or natural-gas contract expires in roughly three months.
Two questions now decide the outcome: Is the price in line with the market? And which contractual risks are hidden in the offer? This is exactly where my consulting comes in.
Common pitfalls
Where procurement decisions go wrong
Three points where tenders fail again and again in practice.
Offers cannot be compared cleanly
Different price formation, commitment periods, and volume or tolerance bands turn a direct comparison into guesswork.
Terms look acceptable — but are not
Seemingly good terms can hide excessive costs or risks: in the product, on the spot market, or in balancing energy.
Alternative procurement models go unused
The opportunities and risks of tranche and other procurement models are hard to assess without market knowledge.
Scope of services
From data review to award recommendation
Clear figures and a structured award basis instead of methodology theatre — so your purchasing decision is ready for approval.
No legal advice
Contract review covers commercial and content aspects — it explicitly does not include legal advice.
How we work together
A clear framework, clear roles
Fixed-price package per tender
A clearly defined scope at a fixed price — calculated per tender, with no loose ends.
Your purchasing team stays the owner
Decision-making authority remains with your internal purchasing function. I supply method, comparison, and negotiation preparation.
Starting inputs
That is all it takes to get started
A well-founded initial consultation only needs documents your company already has.
Invoices & contract details
Recent energy invoices and the key data of your current contracts.
Site overview
A brief overview of your sites and supply points.
Load profiles & consumption data
Load profiles and consumption data for your sites, as far as already available.
Helpful for your enquiry: the contract end date, and whether it concerns electricity, natural gas, or heat. Consulting is available throughout Germany.
Is your contract expiring?
Then now is the right time for an initial consultation.
Request an initial consultation