Planning

Supply of Natural Gas

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Supply of Natural Gas" contract. This tender invites suppliers to deliver natural gas to the City of Salford, with the possibility of using an existing framework, which will be determined after a market review. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2028. The procurement relates to the goods industry category and will primarily serve the UKD36 region in the United Kingdom. Notable upcoming dates include the future notice date on 1st October 2025.

This procurement opportunity poses significant potential for energy suppliers specialising in natural gas, to enhance their business portfolio by partnering with a prominent public authority. Businesses with expertise in frameworks and those that can ensure reliable delivery within the UKD36 area will be particularly primed to benefit. By engaging in this contract, suppliers can leverage a stable long-term agreement and expand their reach within the public sector, thus bolstering business growth in the energy supply market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Natural Gas

Notice Description

A contract to deliver the supply of natural gas to the City of Salford. Salford City Council is currently considering options with respect to using an existing framework. This will be confirmed following a review of the market and our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024762-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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