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The Circle Trust - Gas & Power Fixed Supply Contracts

THE CIRCLE TRUST

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27 Jan 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Circle Trust (CT) is currently in the tender stage for gas and power fixed supply contracts, focusing on the energy and related services industry category. The procurement involves the supply of Non Half Hourly (NHH) electricity, Half Hourly (HH) electricity, and natural gas, starting in April 2025 and extending for up to four years with a potential renewal period. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £2,000,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 26 February 2025, with the bid opening scheduled for 27 February 2025 at Ginger Energy Limited’s offices in Birmingham. The Circle Trust is headquartered in Wokingham, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy services and OFGEM-registered suppliers holding a GB supply licence. The contract awards will be based on a combination of quality and price criteria, providing considerable opportunities for suppliers with strong operational processes and competitive pricing. Participating companies could secure a long-term, high-value agreement with one of the UK’s public education organisations, potentially expanding their presence in the energy sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

The Circle Trust - Gas & Power Fixed Supply Contracts

Notice Description

The Circle Trust (CT) are seeking tenders for the supply of Non Half Hourly electricity (NHH), Half Hourly electricity (HH) and Natural Gas supplies commencing April 2025. A fixed price contract to run for up to 4 years.

Lot Information

NHH & HH Electricity

Provision of fixed electricity contract as per the ITT. Start date is April 2025 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 4 years. Additional information: Additional information can be found in the ITT and supporting documents

Renewal: Maximum extension to 31/03/2029

Natural Gas

Provision of fixed price natural gas contract as per the ITT. Start date is April 2025 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 4 years. Additional information: Additional information can be found in ITT and supporting documents

Renewal: Maximum extension to 31/03/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d67f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002733-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CIRCLE TRUST
Contact Name
Becky Maipambe
Contact Email
becky.maipambe@gingerenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7494251795

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1SS
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Wescott
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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