Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Natural Gas to 9 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, representing nine other Northern Ireland Local Authorities, has issued an Invitation to Tender for the supply of natural gas. This procurement process, tagged under industry category "Natural gas" (CPV code: 09123000), involves multiple lots, each focused on the supply of natural gas to specific regions within Northern Ireland. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a substantial contract value of £75,000,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period end date on 31st March 2025, and the bid opening date immediately following on the same day. This procurement will follow an open procedure with electronic and written submission methods available.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in natural gas and electricity, given the requirements of multiple lots covering various regions. Businesses capable of supplying large volumes of natural gas and those with experience serving public sector clients will find this tender particularly suitable. The contract extends for 720 days, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months, which offers extended business prospects and stability for the winning bidder. Suppliers with strong logistical capabilities and industry-specific expertise will be well-positioned to compete for these lucrative contracts, benefiting from the substantial scale and collaborative nature of the procurement across ten local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Natural Gas to 9 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Notice Description

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for the above project

Lot Information

ANBC Supply of Natural Gas

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for a further period of 12 months

Ards and North Down

Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option for further period of 12 months

Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for further period of 12 months

Causeway Coast and Glen

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for further period of 12 months

Derry and Strabane

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for further period of 12 months

Fermanagh & Omagh

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for 12 months

Lisburn & Castlereagh

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for further 12 months

Mid and East Antrim

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for 12 months

Mid Ulster

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option for further 12 months

Newry Mourne and Down

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, on behalf of ten Northern Ireland Local Authorities, invites you to submit a tender for Supply of Electricity to 10 Northern Ireland Local Authorities

Renewal: 2 years with option to extend for 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006329-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 282560393

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 1AB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down, TLN09 Ards and North Down, TLN0A Derry City and Strabane, TLN0B Mid Ulster, TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens, TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey, TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh, TLN0F Mid and East Antrim, TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ardeevin
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Further Information

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