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Supply of Natural Gas Framework

SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 May 2026 at 09:38

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

13 Nov 2025 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Apr 2025 at 11:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement for the "Supply of Natural Gas Framework" was led by South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited, with Zenergi Limited acting as the framework administrator. This procurement, which belongs to the goods category, aimed to establish a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas across various regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The process commenced on 12 March 2025, with a tender stage deadline on 7 April 2025 and award conclusions by 11 April 2025. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential suppliers. Two active lots were involved, offering both fixed price and flexible supply contracts, and the framework agreement allows for reopening competition to include a wider range of suppliers over time.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the natural gas supply industry, particularly large-scale suppliers, due to the substantial framework value of up to £100 million. Businesses with capabilities to offer both fixed and flexible pricing strategies are well-positioned to benefit from long-term supply contracts. The framework also promotes competitive growth through mini-competitions for specific supply contracts, allowing suppliers to showcase competitive pricing and service quality. Engaging in this framework is beneficial for suppliers aiming to establish or strengthen relationships with educational and governmental institutions across the UK regions specified.

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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.

Lot Information

Fixed Price, Fixed Term

Under Lot 1 these Supply Contracts will provide fully fixed prices for all commodity and non-commodity elements for the life of the term. These Supply Contracts will be bespoke for the relevant Calling Off Authority.

Flexible Bespoke/Basket

Under Lot 2 these Supply Contracts will provide flexible supply that enable the Framework Administrator to set prices for volumes on behalf of the Calling Off Authority either as a standalone Supply Contract (>5GWh consumption per annum) or as part of a group, or basket, contract that amalgamates smaller (

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
Postcode Area
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), 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
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Little Thurrock Blackshots
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CROWN GAS AND POWER LIMITED

SEFE ENERGY LIMITED

SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED

TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED

YÜ ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED

Further Information

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