This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Energia Group NI Holdings Limited, a private utility company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for Print and Mail Services. This procurement is part of the utilities industry and involves printing services related to bill and letter delivery for Energia's brands in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The tender process follows a competitive flexible procedure, with key stages including compliance checks, conditions of participation, and dialogue phases. The procurement method involves a selective approach, and suppliers are required to express interest by 9 April 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 27 March 2026. The contract encompasses a significant scope, projected to commence on 30 November 2026, with the award period expected to end by 12 May 2026, offering a potential contract value up to £17,800,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mail services, particularly those capable of providing integrated solutions for high-volume, branded communication needs. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the competitive nature of the procedure, allowing for flexible, dynamic participation across multiple stages. With investment in infrastructure for postal and courier services alongside comprehensive reporting and interface capabilities, businesses can leverage this tender to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. Moreover, Energia Group's requirement for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting underscores the importance of robust data management and logistic proficiency, aligning well with businesses equipped with advanced technical and operational frameworks. The potential for contract renewal also offers an extended future engagement opportunity, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships with a prominent provider in the energy sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Print and Mail Services

Notice Description

The provision of Print &, Mail Services is expected to commence in November 2026, although the Supplier will be expected to work with Energia Group to facilitate the implementation of the Print & Mail Service prior to commencement Overview of Requirement. Please note the below descriptions are subject to change. Stating the descriptions in this notice is to provide a high-level overview of the potential contract scope. Full details of the scope will be provided in the invitation to tender documents. The procurement of bill and letter print services (Print Services) and mail services for the delivery of those bills and letters (Mail Services) from Energia Group two brand's - Energia (based in Republic of Ireland) and PowerNI (located in Northern Ireland) to our domestic and commercial customers addresses, to include: * providing print materials, including stationery and envelopes; * printing letters endorsed with either the Power NI or Energia brand via a white paper solution; * Interfacing with a mail service provider * providing daily, weekly and monthly operational reporting, including transactional data, stocking levels and management reporting. * providing postal and courier services for the final delivery of bills, letters and other mail to customers addresses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2x12 month extension periods. Up to a total of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fca8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022860-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGIA GROUP NI HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5NF
Postcode Area
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
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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