Tender

Supply of Natural Gas Framework

SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED is looking to secure reliable supplies of Natural Gas through an open procurement procedure. The tender, titled "Supply of Natural Gas Framework," falls under the industry category of Natural Gas (CPV 09123000) and will cover England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key deadlines including the tender submission deadline on 7 April 2025 at 10:00 BST and the contract period starting on 28 April 2025, running until 27 April 2027. All tenders must be submitted electronically, and communication is to be conducted via the email address Gasframework@zenergi.co.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs to expand their business by securing a position within a long-term framework that ensures steady demand for natural gas. Businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those with a focus on natural gas, will find this framework particularly advantageous. Given the open procedure and the preference for electronic submission, companies that are adept in such competitive processes are well-suited to participate. The procurement framework encourages growth and stability for businesses capable of meeting the requirements stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Natural Gas Framework

Notice Description

The Framework will provide contracting authorities with the opportunity to secure reliable supplies of Natural Gas by way of Framework call-offs in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. There will be a requirement for all tenders to be submitted electronically rather than by hard copy. Any and all communication in relation to this tender must be via the following email address Gasframework@zenergi.co.uk. In order to ensure that all Tenderers stay up to date with tender progress and any questions that may be raised, please email the Contact Address with your company name and contact details at the earliest opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05347aca-64e9-4df6-b770-76d1b0e0c9a0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM16 2QH
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Little Thurrock Blackshots
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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