Award

Supply of Electricity

APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 15:58

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 12:45

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Apex Housing Association, a sub-central government public authority based in Londonderry, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Supply of Electricity." The procurement falls under the goods industry category and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process was conducted via an open procedure, which began with the tender stage closing on 26th August 2025, followed by the award on 1st September 2025. The awarded contract, worth £720,274.31 net, commenced on 19th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 18th December 2026. The supplier chosen for this contract is Project Plug Limited, a large-scale company operating from Derry, completing the supplier role in this procurement process.

The contract for the supply of electricity presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large and SME electricity suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator. Firms looking to expand their client base in the public housing sector might benefit from such contracts, as they offer a stable and recurring revenue stream due to the consistent need for electricity supply. Suppliers that can deliver competitive pricing and handle variable consumption demands at multiple locations are well-positioned to compete in this type of tender, contributing to their corporate growth and market presence in the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Title

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. * 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£720,274 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Notice Documents

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