Award

Supply of Electricity

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Award

14 Apr 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has awarded a contract for the supply of electricity under the NEPO301 framework agreement to EDF Energy Customers Limited. This contract, valued at £1,310,000, is intended to support the Skills Academy for Construction, and the Skills Academy for Automotive and Engineering in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process involved a direct award from the framework agreement, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2031, with the award notice published on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the energy sector and supply chain management, to capitalize on long-term contractual relationships. Large companies like EDF Energy demonstrate the potential for stable and lucrative partnerships in similar procurement processes. While the current contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, future framework agreements like NEPO301 could offer entry points for diverse business categories to engage in substantial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Electricity

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of electricity to Gateshead College's Skills Academy for Construction, and Skills Academy for Automotive and Engineering. It was awarded as a direct award under the NEPO301 framework agreement, which is a sole supplier framework. This NEPO framework agreement was let under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2b85791-889c-460c-9fd0-3c61d13b1e3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ae4be9d-7f44-442a-a5a5-2b057b9c5758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award from framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,310,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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