Award

Electricity

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:38

PlanningUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, successfully advanced its procurement process to an award stage on 27th November 2025. The procurement was aimed at acquiring electricity services for all four of its campuses in Northern Ireland, specifically in Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry. The open procedure was used, ensuring transparent competition, with the award ultimately given to Power NI Energy Limited. The electricity supplies to encompass 21 Meter Point Connections will commence on 1st January 2026 and are expected to run until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension through March 2028. Valued at approximately £8.6 million gross, this procurement falls under the goods category as per UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale energy suppliers who can meet the requirements of multiple metered sites. Enterprises focusing on delivering efficient electricity solutions across multiple locations will find this contract advantageous due to its scale and extended duration options. The open procurement method facilitated robust competition and Power NI Energy Limited, a large enterprise, secured the contract, showcasing an attractive avenue for similarly scaled businesses specialising in utility supply services. Such contracts not only contribute to revenue generation but also reinforce business credibility and sustainability by delivering to prominent educational institutions like Ulster University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity

Notice Description

Ulster University is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the provision of Electricity across all 4 campuses in Northern Ireland: - Belfast - Jordanstown - Coleraine - Derry~Londonderry The supplies are a mixture of half hour interval metred sites and non-half hour interval metered sites across 21 Meter Point Connections (MPRNs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 15 months initial period with options to extend by up to a further 12 months

Planning Information

The University engaged an independent third-party specialist Energy Consultant from Fathom Energy & Environment Ltd. The purpose of this was to provide the University with specialist advice and aid in the development of the University’s requirements and the development of the commercial submission for bidders to respond to. This is to ensure the University is up-to-date with the latest market trends and developments and ensure the University receives competitive tenders and Value for Money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
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
£10,525,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,525,500 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£7,203,651 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_enquiries@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
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)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER NI ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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