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APX001 - Supply of Electricity

APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 12:45

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Apex Housing Association, a public authority under sub-central government located in Londonderry, UK, recently concluded a contracting process for the supply of electricity. This process, titled "APX001 - Supply of Electricity," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically electricity supply, and adheres to the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement was undertaken using the open procedure method as outlined in The Procurement Act 2023. The process reached the award stage on 28th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st December 2025 and run until 30th November 2026. The total contract value was approximately £756,288.03 gross, and the award is pending completion of related formalities by 10th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that are electricity suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator. The contract involves supplying electricity to communal landlord areas and other buildings managed by Apex Housing Association and allows for additional sites to be included during the contract period. Competing in such public procurement tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and credibility while offering a steady revenue stream over the contract's duration. Additionally, the requirement for price inclusion (except VAT at 5%), and the exemption from the climate change levy, may offer a competitive advantage for cost-effective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APX001 - Supply of Electricity

Notice Description

Apex Housing Association are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Electricity for the communal landlord areas and other buildings. Scope of Services and Specification Summary: * A 12 month variable contract is required, anticipated to commence October 2025. * Only electricity suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. * Information on electricity consumption and the number of sites (MPRNs) has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. * Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. * Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5 percent. * Sites are understood to be exempt from climate change levy. * The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(a)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time. Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract but do not believe the use of Lots are suitable due the limited number of sites the services are to be carried out in. A Conflicts Assessment has been completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£720,274 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@apex.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 6HL
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
City Walls
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROJECT PLUG

Further Information

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