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Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity and Gas for the University of East Anglia

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 13:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 13:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Mar 2026 at 16:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia procured flexible electricity and mains gas supply agreements, covering the University’s energy requirements at its Norwich Research Park site in Norwich. The procurement was managed on the University’s behalf by Inspired Ltd, an energy consultancy. It was divided into two requirements: electricity and mains gas. The goods fall within the energy supply category, including electricity, gas and related fuel sources. The arrangements are intended to provide the University with flexible procurement and supply rather than consultancy, construction or energy-efficiency works. The University sought up to two providers across the two requirements, with electricity and gas treated as separate areas of supply.

The procurement is complete and has progressed to signed contract stage. It used an above-threshold open procedure, with each lot evaluated separately on price. Total estimated procurement value was £25,000,000 excluding VAT and £30,000,000 including VAT. The electricity lot was awarded to TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited and SEFE Energy for £10,000,000 gross, with the award dated 18 March 2026. The gas lot was awarded to SEFE Energy for £5,000,000 gross on the same date. The contract was signed on 14 May 2026. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with two 12-month extension options to 1 October 2030. The signed contract value is £20,000,000 gross.

This requirement demonstrates demand from a large university for suppliers able to provide flexible electricity and mains gas procurement at institutional scale. Credible competitors would need to be Ofgem-registered energy suppliers with the capacity to serve both or either energy market, manage flexible purchasing and support accurate, reliable billing. The contract measures also point to the operational capability expected: resolving routine queries within one billing cycle, resolving complaints within 20 working days, issuing bills or billing files to agreed contacts and timescales, and using available meter-read sources to improve billing accuracy. Suppliers would also need to deliver the social-value commitments set out in the tender documentation. The award pattern shows that a supplier may compete for one requirement rather than both, but lot-specific capability remains important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity and Gas for the University of East Anglia

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia are looking to enter into supply agreements for the flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity and Gas with up to two Providers. The Contract Agreement is being tendered on UEA's behalf by Inspired Ltd ("Inspired"). This opportunity is being tendered with two Lots * Lot 1 - Electricity * Lot 2 - Mains Gas The Contract Agreements will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and with two 12 month extension options up to September 2030. Extension periods are outlined under the headline information section. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2 - 2025/S 000-074920) was published on 18th November 2025 on the CDP, and a supplier day was held on 26th November 2025. The pre-market engagement has helped to shape the ITT to meet the University's needs and the ability of the marketplace to respond to them.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Electricity

Renewal: Two 12 months extension options

Lot 2 - Gas

Renewal: Two 12 months extension options

Planning Information

Inspired has been appointed to act on The University of East Anglia’s behalf in all matters relating to the procurement and awarding of the contract(s), including evaluation of bids and recommendation of suppliers following a PA23-compliant process. We are seeking to engage with Ofgem-registered suppliers ahead of publication of a tender for Flexible Mains Gas and Electricity (two Lots) Contracts for the University with award for up to two (2) suppliers. To take part in the Pre-Market Engagement we require potential providers to email their contact details to contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk by 12:00 noon on 25th November 2025. There will then be a webinar held at 14:00hrs on 26th November 2025, to which all suppliers who have engaged with the process will receive an invitation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068641-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SEFE Energy

TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED

Further Information

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