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Supply of Gas

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, based in County Hall, Durham, has conducted a procurement process titled "Supply of Gas," aimed at providing gas services to various sites including schools, academy trusts, and fire and rescue services. This tender falls under the Industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy, specifically within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process follows a selective procurement method, utilising a framework agreement, with the tender status marked as complete. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 1 LIMITED on 24th February 2026, offering a substantial contract value of £30,000,000. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2032. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 20th January 2026 and the publication of the award notice on 26th February 2026.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those capable of supplying gas on a large scale. Businesses that are classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this type of call-off contract from a framework agreement particularly beneficial, although the awarded contract has been secured by a large-scale supplier. The lengthy contract term suggests a stable and lucrative engagement, making it ideal for companies with strategic growth plans in the energy supply chain. Firms located within or familiar with the North East region, and those with expertise in servicing public sector contracts, could position themselves effectively to explore similar future opportunities with Durham County Council or other local authorities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gas

Notice Description

Supply of Gas Call off contract from framework agreement NEPO302 Gas. for all Durham County Council Sites, schools, academy trusts, Fire and Rescue and Town and Parish councils on the SLA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03862a09-314a-43a3-b3c3-1901b39b3c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abaae1c6-2ea2-4c96-a4d0-8b71d45fe7c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 1

Further Information

Notice Documents

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