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Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)

Cornwall Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2026 at 15:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council procured a public buying organisation to arrange the supply of gas and electricity for its energy needs. The requirement covers energy procurement and supply, alongside management of the council’s assets and meter points. The number of assets and energy volumes may change as the council acquires or disposes of assets, brings services in-house and pursues programmes to reduce energy demand. The supplier is also responsible for mobilisation before supply begins and for an orderly transition when the arrangement ends. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The procurement is for energy services rather than energy infrastructure works or equipment.

The procurement is complete and awarded to Laser Energy, with the contract signed on 25 September 2026. The award date was 5 February 2026. The contract is valued at £22 million excluding VAT (£26.4 million including VAT). Its initial term runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031, with two optional 24-month extensions, potentially extending the term to 31 March 2035. Cornwall Council used an open procedure. Three valid bids were received. Evaluation weighted quality at 55%, price at 30% and social value at 15%. The tender submission deadline was 14 November 2025, following an amendment extending it; enquiries closed on 5 November 2025. Payment terms are 30 days from receipt of an undisputed invoice.

For suppliers competing for similar energy-management work for Cornwall Council, credibility depends on being able to procure and supply both gas and electricity while managing changing numbers of council assets and meter points, and fluctuating consumption. The supplier must be able to support mobilisation before supply starts, adapt as the council changes its estate and energy requirements, and manage a smooth transition at the end of service. The award indicates that quality was the largest evaluation element, with price and social value also assessed. Suppliers should therefore be ready to demonstrate dependable service delivery, effective forecasting of commodity costs, timely pricing and performance compliance, as these are the contract’s agreed performance measures. The competition attracted three valid bids, including established large energy organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)

Notice Description

Cornwall Council seeks to procure a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the supply of gas and electricity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20268 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Laser Energy

Further Information

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