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PRN26101 Landlord Natural Gas Supply

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 08:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 17:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "PRN26101 Landlord Natural Gas Supply" contract. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this public procurement process is seeking a natural gas supplier for a two-year agreement starting from 1st October 2026, with the current agreement expiring on 30th September 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the public utilities sector, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 7th September 2026 and the last date for enquiries set for 31st August 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals electronically via the designated submission portal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for suppliers specialising in gas distribution and related services, as well as those dealing with natural or similar gases. Businesses capable of delivering reliable distribution services within the Northern Ireland region can benefit significantly from a partnership with a prominent buyer like Choice Housing. The competitive nature of the tender, driven by the open procurement method, ensures an accessible platform for businesses to augment their portfolios and secure a stable income stream over the contract duration. Firms experienced in public sector contracts and looking to expand their presence in the utilities sector will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN26101 Landlord Natural Gas Supply

Notice Description

Choice are preparing to engage with a Natural Gas Supplier for the new Landlord Natural Gas contract. The current agreement will expire as of 30th September 2026. The new contract will be for 24 months with the successful provider.

Planning Information

The Pre-Market Engagement documentation is available on eTendersNI. If you are not already registered on eTendersNI, please register your organisation onto the portal to access the documentation. We require your submission to be issued on this portal by the deadline which is 12 noon on 12th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076017-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09121000 - Coal gas, mains gas or similar gases

09123000 - Natural gas

24100000 - Gases

65000000 - Public utilities

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

65210000 - Gas distribution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND 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
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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