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SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO KENDAL COLLEGE X 7 HH METERS APRIL 2026

KENDAL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:10

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kendal College involves the supply of mains electricity to several half-hourly meters, scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and running for a 12-month duration. Located in Kendal, UKD12 region of the United Kingdom, Kendal College acts as the buying organisation. The process is already in the award stage, having completed the tender phase, which was established under competitive flexible procedures due to the urgent nature stated to avoid exposure to volatile energy market prices. A contract valued at £278,000 GBP was signed on 30th March 2026, and electricity deliveries are set to begin from 1st April 2026, targeting a total estimated annual volume of 0.8 GWH.

This tender offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy supply the opportunity for business growth by engaging with the public sector. Prospective suppliers are required to hold a valid OFGEM supplier licence, and the selection criteria highlight price competitiveness, customer service, and renewable energy options. The process encourages suppliers to provide innovative solutions like Excel billing files to facilitate ongoing invoice validation. As the procurement method is selective, only suppliers meeting stringent economic and technical criteria will qualify, presenting a unique opportunity for experienced energy managers and large-scale providers, like SmartestEnergy Limited, to offer competitive and quality service aligned with Kendal College's requirements.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO KENDAL COLLEGE X 7 HH METERS APRIL 2026

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO KENDAL COLLEGE X 7 HH METERS APRIL 2026 CONTRACT START DATE 01/04/26 TOTAL ESTIMATED VOLUME 0.8 GWH PER ANNUM CONTRACTS CONSIDERED FOR 12 MONTHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029569-2026
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
SME
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
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-02-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENDAL COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

ICD ENERGY MANAGERS LIMITED

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

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 5AY
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTESTENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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