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Tender for Provision of Various Commercial Insurance Policies for Gas Network Operator - 2025

PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:21

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02 Sep 2025 at 15:58

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28 Aug 2025 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Phoenix Energy Group Ltd for the provision of various commercial insurance policies specific to the gas network operator industry. This opportunity, referenced under Project Ref 28845, included a total of 14 distinct insurance categories, ranging from Combined Liability Insurance to Cyber Insurance. With Northern Ireland as the region designated under the UKN NUTS code, the process followed a competitive flexible procedure with the facilitation by Marsh Limited on behalf of Phoenix Energy Holdings Ltd. The procurement process has already transitioned through various stages, from initial tender to the award stage, with the complete process having a major update dated on 10th December 2025. Key dates highlighted include the expression of interest deadline on 26th September 2025 and the contract start date set for 1st December 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the insurance services sector, especially those with experience in providing tailored cover for public utility companies. The diverse range of lots allows for both large and specialised firms to bid across multiple or singular categories depending on their expertise. Engaging in this procurement process empowers companies, like large scale insurers and niche service providers offering specialised policies, to expand their portfolio, enhance reputation, and secure long-term contracts with a notable buyer in the utility sector, thus fostering business growth and stability. Successful suppliers for these lots include reputable firms such as AXA Insurance UK PLC and Liberty, showcasing the premium scope of this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Provision of Various Commercial Insurance Policies for Gas Network Operator - 2025

Notice Description

There are 14 separate Insurance Polices required and so this tender is divided into 14 Lots, namely: LOT NO. 1 - COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE LOT NO. 2 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCE LOT NO. 3 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCE LOT NO. 4 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCE LOT NO. 5 - MOTOR FLEET INSURANCE LOT NO. 6 - PROPERTY INSURANCE LOT NO. 7 - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCE LOT NO. 8 - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE LOT NO. 9 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCE LOT NO. 10 - COMPUTER INSURANCE LOT NO. 11 - TERRORISM INSURANCE LOT NO. 12 - CRIME INSURANCE LOT NO. 13 - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE LOT NO. 14 - CYBER INSURANCE

Lot Information

COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE

As outlined in Insurance Tender Summary document.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCE

Excess Layer Public/Products liability (1st layer) insurance to follow the Primary Insurer

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCE

Excess Layer Public & Products Liability (2nd Layer) insurance to follow the Underlying Insurer

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCE

Excess Layer Public & Products Liability (3rd Layer) insurance to follow the Underlying Insurer

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

MOTOR FLEET INSURANCE

Comprehensive Cover. Business use of the Policyholder, Social Domestic & Pleasure and Carriage of Own Goods. For any authorised driver with the permission of the policyholder. Approximately 90 vehicles - both cars and LCV.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

PROPERTY INSURANCE

Insurance cover in respect of Property and asociated costs.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCE

Office Passenger Lifts - Engineering Inspection Service.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

To indemnify the Insured for the business interruption following physical loss or physical damage to the property both onshore and offshore providing such physical loss or physical damage would be insured under Section 1 if the insured owned such property.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCE

Insured Persons: All Directors & Employees of the insured, resident in the UK. Journey Description: Extended Business travel outside of Country of Domicile (Any trip in connection with the Business outside of the Country of Domicile including days that are added by the Insured Person for personal reasons)

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

COMPUTER INSURANCE

Insurance in relation to damage to computer hardware etc.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

TERRORISM INSURANCE

Insurance in relation to a terrorist-related event.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

CRIME INSURANCE

Insurance cover in connection with criminal events.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Downstream Engineering area of the Group (Phoenix Energy Services Ltd only).

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

CYBER INSURANCE

Insurance cover in relation to a cyber-related incident.

Renewal: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,159,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,159,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,114,767 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AXA INSURANCE UK PLC

Allianz Engineering

CFC Underwriting

Chubb

Globe Underwriting Ltd

Intact Insurance

Liberty

QBE

Tokio Marine HCC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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