Out of Contract/Default/Non Direct Debit Prices

Through the launch of our Renewable Electricity product, BES is proud to support the many thousands of businesses and organisations across the UK who are tackling climate change by reducing their carbon footprint. 

At BES Utilities we aim to provide you with a range of products and competitive prices to suit your individual business needs.  We take pride in offering a service to established and start-up businesses, so don’t worry if your credit score is low – all we ask is that you pay by Direct Debit.

Below you will find details of various products including our standard “Deemed Contract”, “Default Contract” and “Non-DD” rates, plus you can get a quote for your business by using our quick and simple online quote tool.

Deemed Contracts

If you are the new occupier of your premises you may have inherited BES Utilities as your supplier.  As there is no agreement in place yet, you will be charged on what is known as a “Deemed Contract” rate.  This is to ensure customers still have access to electricity and / or gas before they agree a contract with their chosen supplier.  These rates are generally higher, so we would recommend calling us directly for our most competitive rates.

Our Deemed Contract rates are shown below:

Electricity:
Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
Electricity Non Half Hourly (PC 01-08)
300
46.2
Electricity Half Hourly (PC 00)
500
42.7
Gas:
AQ Band
Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
0 - 73,200 kwh
450
11.96
73,201- 293,000 kwh
600
7.86
293,001 Above
850
7.86

Default Contracts

Customers who have terminated their previous BES Utilities contract but not agreed a new deal, or switched to a new supplier, will be charged on what is known as “Default Contract” rate.

We would really like to keep you as a valued customer and, as Default Contract rates are generally higher, we would recommend using our online quote tool to find the best deal we can offer your business.  

Our Default Contract rates are shown below:

Electricity:
Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
Electricity Non Half Hourly (PC 01-08)
300
46.2
Electricity Half Hourly (PC 00)
500
42.7
Gas:
AQ Band
Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
0 - 73,200 kwh
450
11.96
73,201- 293,000 kwh
600
7.86
293,001 Above
850
7.86

Non-DD Contracts

Customers who have agreed a contracted rate on the condition that they pay via Direct Debit but have later terminated the Direct Debit, will be charged on what is known as “Non-DD” rate. Your contractual rates will apply once the Direct Debit is resumed.

Our Non-DD Contract rates are shown below:

Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
Electricity PC 1-4
200
67
Electricity MD/HH
300
67
Gas
500
23

Non-smart Customers

Customers who have agreed a contracted rate on the condition they allow us to install a smart meter, free of charge, but then later refuse a smart meter, for any reason, will be charged on what is known as a “Non-Smart” rate.  Your contractual rates will apply once a smart meter is successfully installed.

Our Non-Smart rates are shown below:

Standing charges (pence per day)
Consumption (pence per kWh)
Electricity PC 1-4
200
67
Electricity MD/HH
300
67
Gas
500
23

Electricity

Fixed Price – Available for 1 to 3-year contracts.

Market Tracker – Available for 1 to 5-year contracts. This product tracks changes in wholesale and other costs at regular 6 monthly review points. Your price can rise, fall, or stay the same at each review point. 

Gas

Fixed Price – Available for 1 to 3-year contracts.

Variable price – Available for 1 to 5-year contracts.  Prices may change over the lifetime of your contract depending on wholesale market or other changes. 

Budget Payment Plan (BPP) – Available for 1 to 5-year contracts.  The BPP product is designed to help our gas customers forecast the amount they spend each month, by spreading their expected annual consumption across 12 equal monthly payments.

Want a quote?

Click the link below to use our quick and simple online quote tool to find our most competitive contract offer for your business.  You will need to enter some basic information, including your address and, in some cases, information about your energy usage or spend.  

If you have any questions or difficulties, don’t worry – we’re here to help.  You can call us on 0344 5678 427 from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Glossary

AQ Band – AQ (Annual Quantity) is the estimated consumption of a meter point using consumption history from the previous 12 months.

The AQ revision process is carried out monthly however a revised AQ is only calculated following receipt of a valid read. Where a valid read is not received, the previous month’s AQ is carried forward and this will continue until a valid read is received.

PC 1-4 – This refers to profile class 01-04 meters.
MD – This refers to profile class 05-08 meters.
HH – This refers to profile class 00 meters.

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