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Electricty Supply to OU Belfast Office

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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23 Sep 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of electricity to The Open University (OU) Belfast Office has concluded, with Power NI being awarded the contract. This initiative falls under the category of utilities and is classified as a procurement of goods. The buying organisation, The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, UK, conducted this limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract for this public authority sub-central government transaction was awarded and signed on 1st April 2025. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering the delivery location in the UK’s Belfast region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale suppliers within the utilities or energy sectors. Companies like Power NI, who provide electricity supply services, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. This contract not only highlights a robust market for wholesale electricity suppliers but also underscores opportunities for similar enterprises aiming to engage with public sector clients. Businesses capable of delivering reliable electricity supplies at competitive rates to regional offices can find opportunities for expanded contracts in various other government-related projects.

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Notice Title

Electricty Supply to OU Belfast Office

Notice Description

Electricty Supply to Open University Belfast Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,309 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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