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Belgium Gas & Electricity UK 5

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:01

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 11:03

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14 Oct 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has completed a procurement process involving the direct award of a contract to Electrabel nv, a subsidiary of Engie, for the provision of gas and electricity to accommodations in Belgium. The procurement, titled "Belgium Gas & Electricity UK 5," falls under the utilities category and serves Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Single Living Accommodation (SSLA). The process followed a direct award method justified by the Procurement Act 2023, scheduled to ensure an uninterrupted supply of utilities to UK Service personnel residing in Belgium. The new three-year contract commenced on 9th January 2026, following the previous contract's expiry on 30th September 2025. The award entails a substantial value of GBP 2,151,000.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the energy supply sector, particularly those capable of participating in direct award contracts. Companies specialising in the supply of energy commodities, such as electricity and natural gas, are well-positioned to offer competitive propositions for similar future tenders. This contract highlights potential business growth opportunities, as participating entities can secure long-term engagements with the government, providing essential services to key infrastructure facilities abroad. It aligns with strategic objectives for energy providers looking to expand their portfolio and build strong alliances with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Belgium Gas & Electricity UK 5

Notice Description

The Authority intends to award a contract to Electrabel (a subsidiary of Engie) for the procurement of Gas & Electricity to Accommodations in Belgium: both Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Single Living Accommodation (SSLA). A secure supply of electricity and gas is required to provide current and future properties and customers (entitled UK Service personnel) with a safe place to live and work whilst posted in Belgium. The existing 2-year contract with Electrabel ceased on 30th September 2025, when the supply of electricity and gas continued off contract. Continuous provision of electricity and gas is necessary to meet the Statement of Need. The proposed will be a 3-year contract with an In-Service Date (ISD) of 27th October 2025 to ensure the continuity of electricity and gas supply. Supplier Information: Supplier: Electrabel nv Address: Simon Bolivarlaan 34-36, Brussels, 1000, Belgium

Procurement Information

The Authority considers that the contract may be directly awarded to Engie (Electrabel) on the basis of the direct award justification set out in Paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 in the Procurement Act 2023. Commodities 10. The public contract concerns goods purchased on a commodity market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085341-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09123000 - Natural gas

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,151,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,151,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Mhairi Campbell
Contact Email
mhairi.campbell147@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTRABEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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