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Supply of Gas

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of mains gas, titled "Supply of Gas". The contract, which falls under the goods category and specifically relates to mains gas (CPV code 09121200), will service the East of England. The tender process was selective and utilized a call-off from a framework agreement. The entire procurement, including award and contract periods, was fully staged by 1 April 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2029, with a total contract value of £12,000,000 GBP. The award was granted to Corona Energy Retail 4 Ltd on 10 January 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale energy suppliers capable of servicing sizeable public sector needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed unsuitable for this contract, indicating it is tailored towards large, established energy providers. The lengthy contract period and substantial contract value highlight significant stability and business growth potential for the successful supplier, Corona Energy Retail 4 Ltd, in the East of England region. Businesses with strong logistics and supply chain capabilities in the energy sector would have been particularly well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gas

Notice Description

Supply of Mins Gas contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0e401da-5bf9-40f4-a9b2-dc2b40756c70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b360f829-bc53-485d-9216-db08179bb0ea
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.smart@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276985

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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