Tender

Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity).

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Cornwall Council, seeking a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the supply of energy, specifically gas and electricity, under the industry category of public utilities. The tender, valued at £22,000,000, is part of an open procedure above the threshold, offering an opportunity within the services procurement category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the tender process was published on 19th September 2025, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for well-established energy firms capable of fulfilling large-scale utilities contracts. While not specifically suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it offers substantial growth prospects for large businesses with the capacity to deliver energy services on a wide scale. Companies with experience in open competitive bidding and those looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector contract delivery in the energy sector may find this an attractive opportunity to increase their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity).

Notice Description

Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3455eb48-4d5b-4ef1-9f8c-bcd621aa51f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b608e-a8fc-404a-ab6f-8ec5ac1998c3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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