Award

Electricity

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 12:12

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 has successfully concluded its procurement process for the provision of electricity supply across its four campuses in Northern Ireland, namely Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, was signed on 19 December 2025 and the supply commenced on 1 January 2026, running initially for a term of 15 months with potential extension options of up to 12 additional months. The process, classified under the goods procurement category, culminated in an award to Power NI Energy Limited, with the contract value reaching £8,644,381.42 gross. The procurement was governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, and it concluded with the procurement stage marked as complete by the start of 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the energy supply industry. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities to manage both half-hourly and non-half-hourly metred sites across multiple locations will find this tender beneficial. Moreover, businesses that excel in providing innovative energy solutions and have a strong track record in reliability and customer service could compete well in similar tenders put forth by public universities and large public authorities, with Northern Ireland's devolved regulations in mind.

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Notice Title

Electricity

Notice Description

Ulster University is appointing 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001029-2026
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

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
£7,203,651 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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