Award

Supply of Gas

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Award

24 Feb 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, based in Milton Keynes, has completed a procurement process for the supply of mains gas under the industry category of public utilities. The contract, identified as OUPA11255, has been awarded through the procurement stage of 'Award' following a direct award from The Energy Consortium (TEC) Framework TECPR0C028 Lot 1. The supplier, Corona Energy Retail, will provide gas to the university’s buildings starting from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The total value of the contract is £3,400,000 GBP, and it is aimed at a selective procurement method focused on calling off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those capable of participating in framework agreements and delivering large-scale utilities. SMEs may find growth opportunities by getting involved as sub-contractors or providing ancillary services to larger firms like Corona Energy Retail. The long-term nature of this contract indicates potential for stability and sustained engagement, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gas

Notice Description

The Open University have engaged with The Energy Consortium (TEC) to secure an energy contract for gas. The University has awarded to a energy supplier to provide the Universities buildings with gas. A direct award was made from the TEC Framework TECPR0C028 Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38d200f6-a892-4fd5-90f0-cf4e568d45f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6841d8-d501-4770-8a77-cdd11f360c2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY RETAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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