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SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES X 1 HH METERS 2026

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of mains electricity to Norse Commercial Services is managed by Indigo Swan Limited, operating in Norwich, United Kingdom. This process focuses on the supply of electricity with an estimated volume of 0.6 GWH annually, under contracts considered for 12, 24, and 36 months duration. The procurement process, initiated through a selective competitive flexible procedure, recently reached the award stage, with SEFE Energy Limited becoming the supplier. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £376,733. Expressions of Interest for this tender were sought with a deadline on 16th February 2026, aiming to expedite the selection due to urgent market conditions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for energy suppliers to expand their business by entering into a long-term contract with a public undertaking like Norse Commercial Services Limited. Large businesses with Ofgem registration and those capable of providing competitive pricing, e-invoicing, and comprehensive account management services would be ideally positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Additionally, suppliers can enhance their offerings with added value services such as customised billing and green energy options. The emphasis on competitive pricing combined with customer service presents an advantageous situation for suppliers looking to grow their footprint in the public sector energy supply market.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES X 1 HH METERS 2026

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES X 1 HH METERS 2026 CONTRACT START DATE 01/04/26 TOTAL ESTIMATED VOLUME 0.6 GWH PER ANNUM CONTRACTS CONSIDERED FOR 12, 24 AND 36 MONTHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£499,390 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£499,390 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£313,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

INDIGO SWAN LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEFE ENERGY

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