Why the MPRN matters for gas quotes
The MPRN confirms your exact meter and supply point, which suppliers use to check network transportation charges specific to your location. Without it, a quote can only be a regional estimate rather than a price tied to your actual site.
What suppliers need alongside the MPRN
- Annual gas consumption in kWh
- Current supplier and contract end date
- Business address and postcode
- Preferred contract length
- Payment method, which can influence the rate offered
How consumption bands shape a gas quote
Gas suppliers typically group business customers into bands based on annual usage, broadly described as micro, small and larger consumers. Unit rates tend to fall as consumption rises, since fixed supply costs are spread across more units. A quote generated with an inaccurate, understated usage figure can therefore understate the eventual cost once actual consumption is billed.
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Typical gas quote turnaround
| Consumption level | Typical quote method | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Micro/small usage | Instant online quote | Minutes |
| Medium usage | Online or manual quote | Same day to 2 days |
| Large/complex sites | Manual supplier review | A few working days |
How long a gas quote stays valid
Gas quotes reflect wholesale prices at the point of quoting and usually carry a validity period, commonly a few days up to around 28 days depending on the supplier. Accepting within this window secures the quoted rate; letting it lapse generally means a fresh quote at whatever the market rate is by then.
What a complete gas quote should show
- Unit rate in pence per kWh
- Standing charge in pence per day
- Contract length and proposed start date
- Estimated annual cost based on your usage
- Any exit fee terms for the new contract