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Dixons Academies Trust Non-half Hourly and Half Hourly Electricity Supply Contract via Inenco NTW NHS Trust DPS

CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD

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31 Jul 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dixons Academies Trust Non-half Hourly and Half Hourly Electricity Supply Contract" was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Managed by Cirrus Purchasing Ltd, located in Bradford, England, the procurement fell under the goods category of the electricity industry. The tender process concluded on 11 April 2025, and the award was made to Drax Energy Solutions Limited on 22 April 2025. The contract, valued at £1,524,000, is set to commence on 1 May 2025 and will run until 30 September 2026, supplying electricity across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in energy supply, particularly those with capabilities in providing scalable electricity solutions. SMEs were considered suitable for participation, though the contract was ultimately awarded to a large-scale supplier. The demand for electricity across a diverse range of institutions, like schools under the Dixons Academies Trust, presents opportunities for growth within the educational sector, highlighting the potential for suppliers specialising in energy supply chain efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Dixons Academies Trust Non-half Hourly and Half Hourly Electricity Supply Contract via Inenco NTW NHS Trust DPS

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust conducted a competition conducted through the Inenco NTW NHS Trust Energy Procurement DPS for non-half hourly and half hourly electrical supply. The duration of the supply is 17 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2b1dd0b-0df5-476c-91df-9d85a61277ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed0a64-eb7d-4d11-8c08-4d23e2acac49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,524,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,524,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
CIRRUS PURCHASING LTD
Contact Name
Carla Loose
Contact Email
supplycontractmanagement@sefirst.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAX ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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