Award

192_27 Supply of Mains Gas

ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

28 Feb 2025 at 09:30

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:01

Planning

07 May 2024 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "192_27 Supply of Mains Gas" was conducted by ESPO, a regional or local authority based in Leicester, UK. The procurement focused on goods within the mains gas industry and covered multiple administrative regions across the UK. The process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and allowing various public sector organisations to participate. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 18th December 2025. Originally initiated as a tender, the process progressed to an award stage by 28th January 2026, with TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED being the successful supplier. This single-supplier framework agreement was valued at £400,000,000 and aimed to facilitate the supply of mains gas and associated services through ESPO as an intermediary.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale energy supply companies equipped with an OFGEM Gas Supply Licence, as mandated by the procurement's eligibility criteria. The framework agreement allows businesses to engage with an extensive portfolio of public sector clients, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services, providing a consistent demand for services. Suppliers who can ensure quality and competitive pricing, given the balance of award criteria, stand to benefit from sustainable and scalable service deliverance across a broad UK market. This framework, by design, is tailored for firms looking to expand their operations within the public sector in the UK, utilising the strategic platform ESPO provides as a central purchasing body.

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Notice Title

192_27 Supply of Mains Gas

Notice Description

ESPO single supplier Framework covering the supply of mains gas and associated services. ESPO will act the intermediary to purchase gas on behalf of customers from across the public sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ESPO single supplier Framework covering the supply of mains gas and associated services. ESPO will act the intermediary to purchase gas on behalf of customers from across the public sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Energy Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER

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