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DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Natural Gas 2026 -2029 (ID 5828888)

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 16:11

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:56

Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Natural Gas 2026 - 2029" is being managed by the Department of Finance in the UK, specifically located in Belfast. The tender falls under the industry category of natural gas supplies, with the aim of providing a blend of 90% brown gas and 10% renewable gas over a three-year period. This open procurement procedure has reached the Award stage, with key dates including the contract's commencement on 1st April 2026 and its expiration on 31st March 2029. The value of the contract at the gross amount is £242,000,000, and the process is governed by UK regulations applicable to Northern Ireland.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of natural gas, particularly those able to supply blended gases. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale gas supplies, such as FIRMUS ENERGY (SUPPLY) LIMITED, which won the contract, would find this contract especially beneficial for business growth. With a fixed premium on the renewable component of the gas, suppliers are afforded some financial predictability, making it a viable opportunity for both established large companies and SMEs in the energy sector, with an interest in expanding their operations within the Northern Irish market.

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Notice Title

DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Natural Gas 2026 -2029 (ID 5828888)

Notice Description

This contract will be for the supply of blended Natural Gas for a term of 3 years. The blend will be 90 percent brown gas and 10 percent renewable gas. For the avoidance of doubt the premium for the 10 percent renewable gas must be fixed for the period of the contract, the commodity for the 10 percent will be fixed as directed by CPD after award of contract. The anticipated commencement date shall be 1st April 2026 and expire on 31st March 2029. The Contract will used by the Clients listed in Table 1 of the specification of requirements

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5906908. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

09121000 - Coal gas, mains gas or similar gases

09121200 - Mains gas

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£202,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£202,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRMUS ENERGY (SUPPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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