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DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Unmetered Electricity 2026 - 2029

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 08:52

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, situated in Belfast, has concluded a contract titled "DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Unmetered Electricity 2026 - 2029" under an open procedure. This procurement is a collaborative initiative to supply 100% green unmetered electricity to several clients, including the Department for Infrastructure, NI Water, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, and Translink. The contract, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-059b4b, was awarded to POWER NI ENERGY LIMITED and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2029. The total contract value is projected at £66,000,000 gross. As this tender adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations, it aligns with the Central Government's Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan aimed at reducing energy consumption by 30% by 2030.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, specifically those experienced in the provision and management of unmetered electricity. Focused on sustainability and aligning with governmental decarbonisation targets, companies specialising in green energy solutions can position themselves as strategic partners in this governmental initiative. Enterprises that can secure supply chains for green energy provision, manage large-scale contracts effectively, and innovate in energy-efficient technologies will find this opportunity particularly aligned to their strengths. Successful engagement in such contracts can bolster an organisation's portfolio in public sector green initiatives, paving the way for future opportunities as the government continues to strive towards its 2050 net-zero carbon target.

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Notice Title

DoF - Collaborative Arrangement - Provision of Unmetered Electricity 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

This contract will be for the supply of 100 per cent green Unmetered Electricity for a maximum term of three years. The anticipated commencement date shall be 1st April 2026. The Contract will be utilised by the following clients: * Department for Infrastructure (DfI); NI Water (NIW); The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI); Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE); and Translink. Each Client will be wholly responsible for the performance of its obligations under the contract. As CPD and its Clients are committed to the Central Government Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan to 2030 Contractors must provide 100 per cent green electricity. This commits all Central Government bodies to reduce costs and consumption consistent with draft Programme for Government (PFG) indicators on greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing security of supply. This is delivered through a target to reduce net energy consumption by 30 percent by 2030 and to spend no more on energy in 2030 as we do today. In addition Department for Economy (DfE) has published an issues paper considering how best to advance proposals for an energy strategy that will enable new and challenging decarbonisation targets to be met. Not least among these is the UK Government legal requirement to achieve "net zero carbon" by 2050. Further details on this initiative can be found at https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/energy-strategy-call-for-evidence and https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-becomes-first-major-economy-to-pass-netzeroemissions-law DfI has embarked on a street lighting LED retrofit programme to replace existing sodium street lighting units with LED ones resulting in reduced consumption as the year progresses. Consequently, the retrofit projects will have an impact on this contract as they will have a direct effect on the consumption of unmetered electricity. The rates submitted must be honoured for the duration of the contract despite the likelihood of a reduction in the annual usage, the supplier should take this into consideration when submitting their response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012669-2026
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
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
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£66,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£66,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
collaboration.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER NI ENERGY

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