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UKRI-5767 STFC All Sites Gas

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKRI-5767 STFC All Sites Gas" was orchestrated by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, with the aim of supplying natural non-renewable piped gas to Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) sites for a 12-month period. This transaction falls under the "Gas distribution" industry category, with a contract valued at £1,500,000. The procurement method was categorised as "Other". The procurement reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 3rd March 2026. TotalEnergies Gas and Power Ltd secured the contract, commencing from 1st April 2026 and continuing until 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in gas distribution, particularly those capable of managing non-renewable energy supplies. Large-scale enterprises suited for handling extensive utility contracts such as this, and which possess the capability to operate across diverse regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland UK, may find excellent growth prospects here. The requirement is less suited to SME or VCSE organisations due to the scale and nature of the contract. Opportunities for supply and further partnerships in providing gas services internationally are conceivable for businesses looking to expand into or within the energy sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5767 STFC All Sites Gas

Notice Description

12 month Supply of Utilities Gas Natural Non Renewable Piped to STFC sites as per existing contract UKRI-2563

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44d2bb25-926e-43cb-84e8-a70ac46e05ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6b2c05-d8e7-4a44-b4b4-83e0a647f5b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65210000 - Gas distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTALENERGIES GAS AND POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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