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The Supply of Electricity to MOD sites in Northern Ireland

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Oct 2026 at 10:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 16:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 16:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 16:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 16:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Mar 2026 at 09:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 11:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 14:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, acting for the Ministry of Defence, is seeking a supplier for electricity supply to MOD sites throughout Northern Ireland. The contract covers commercial and domestic electricity, including military establishments, offices, training facilities, accommodation, storage and support sites. The supplier will manage the full portfolio of electricity accounts, from meter registration through to final invoicing, across half-hourly and non-half-hourly meters. Services also include billing, customer support, consumption data management, sustainability reporting, carbon-reduction support and contract management. The requirement is intended to maintain reliable electricity supplies across the defence estate and support operational resilience. This is an electricity supply contract (CPV 09310000), rather than a works or infrastructure installation project.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure. The procurement is a single-lot contract, with a variable-price, cost-plus model. The enquiry deadline was 23 October 2026 at 16:00, and the tender submission deadline was 9 November 2026 at 16:00. The initial contract period runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two optional 12-month extensions, giving a possible end date of 31 March 2031. The estimated value is £25,886,000 excluding VAT. Evaluation is based on quality and price: technical quality and social value carry 60%, and the supplier management fee carries 40%. Technical assessment covers account management and stakeholder engagement, reporting and billing, meter readings, mobilisation, and high-quality jobs.

This opportunity suits licensed electricity suppliers able to serve both business and residential accounts across a varied MOD estate. Suppliers must hold, or confirm they will hold before the contract starts, a licence to supply electricity in Northern Ireland. They will need the financial capacity to meet checks on turnover, liquidity, credit standing and net debt, and to provide the required employer’s, public, professional indemnity and product liability insurance. Pass/fail requirements include relevant contract experience, subcontractor management, equality, health and safety, cyber security, modern slavery and a carbon reduction plan. Strong account management, accurate billing and data, meter-reading performance, implementation planning and query resolution are central capabilities. The portfolio requires sufficient operational capacity for reliable supply, reporting and ongoing contract management across commercial and domestic sites; SMEs are considered suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Electricity to MOD sites in Northern Ireland

Notice Description

PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Months. Annual Consumption: Approximately 30.1 GWh. Meter Portfolio: 23 Half-Hourly, 110 Non-Half-Hourly. Portfolio Coverage: Commercial and Domestic Electricity Supplies. Geographic Scope: MOD Sites throughout Northern Ireland. Pricing model: Variable price, cost-plus. Award Basis: Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). Evaluation Split: Technical 50%, Commercial 40%, Social Value 10%. Estimated Total Contract Value: PS25,886,000 excluding VAT. 1. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY The Contracting Authority is the Ministry of Defence (MOD), acting through the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The DIO is responsible for supporting defence outputs through the management, maintenance, development and operation of the defence estate. The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced electricity supplier to deliver commercial and domestic electricity supply services to MOD establishments throughout Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence seeks a supplier capable of delivering secure, reliable, value-for-money electricity services across the Northern Ireland defence estate whilst supporting defence outputs, operational resilience, sustainability objectives and effective stewardship of public funds. 2. PROCUREMENT REFERENCE Procurement Reference: 715787474. 3. BACKGROUND The Ministry of Defence occupies a diverse estate across Northern Ireland comprising military establishments, training areas, operational facilities, administrative buildings, technical infrastructure, residential accommodation and associated support facilities. Electricity is a critical service supporting defence capability, operational readiness, training outputs, estate resilience and the wellbeing of personnel and their families. The Authority requires a supplier capable of delivering a secure, reliable and efficient electricity supply service across the full meter portfolio while supporting statutory compliance, financial transparency, sustainability objectives and operational resilience. The successful supplier will become a key strategic utility provider to the Authority and shall work collaboratively with DIO and its service delivery partners during the contract term. 4. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT The objective of this procurement is to establish a single contract for the provision of electricity supply services covering both commercial and domestic consumption. The Authority seeks a supplier capable of delivering: * Secure electricity supplies * Accurate and timely billing * High-quality customer service * Consumption data management * Sustainability reporting * Carbon reduction support * Strong contract management * Continuous service improvement. The Authority wishes to create a contract that enables value for money whilst ensuring continuity of supply and supporting Government sustainability objectives. 5. CONTRACT SCOPE The scope includes all activities necessary to provide a complete electricity supply service across the MOD portfolio in Northern Ireland. The successful supplier will provide all services required from meter registration through to final invoicing. The supplier shall assume full responsibility for management of all electricity supply accounts included within the contract. 6. COMMERCIAL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY REQUIREMENT Commercial supply points include: * Military establishments * Single living accommodation * Storage sites * Headquarters buildings * Offices * Training facilities * Workshops * Warehouses * Security facilities * Communication facilities. 7. DOMESTIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY REQUIREMENT Domestic supplies include: * Service Family Accommodation * Other authorised MOD residential properties. 8. METERING The estate uses the following types of meters: * Half-hourly meters * Non-half-hourly meters * Domestic meters * Commercial meters. Actual portfolio data is included within the tender documentation. 9. CONTRACT TERM The proposed contract term is: 24 months initially with two option years (2+1+1). The Authority reserves the right to exercise extension periods at its sole discretion. 10. PRICING MECHANISM The pricing model selected for this procurement is a variable price, cost-plus model. 11. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Tenders will be assessed using a Quality:Price ratio as below: 60 Quality / 40 Price Minimum standards of legal, financial capacity and technical ability and the evidence required from suppliers to prove that they satisfy quality standards are contained in the ITT document. A Weighted Value for Money (WVFM) Index will be used to calculate the Total Scores. Full details of the evaluation methodology are included in the tender documentation. 12. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Supplier performance will be measured by the following KPI's: 1. Timely Billing. 2. Query and Complaint Resolution. 3. Metering and Registration Performance. 4. Data Quality and Reporting. 5. Unbilled sites. 6. Social Value - Fair Work. Detailed KPIs are included within the contract documents 13. SOCIAL VALUE The Authority will evaluate social value as part of the award process using Model Award Criteria (MAC) 1a - Create and/or retain high-quality jobs. 14. DEFENCE SOURCING PORTAL GUIDANCE ON RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE: Suppliers must be registered on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) before they can participate in this opportunity. Go to the DSP homepage (link below): https://contracts.mod.uk Then select 'Register now' and follow steps to complete registration. Current Defence Opportunities can be viewed by anyone using the DSP opportunity search facility. Please search using the procurement reference: 715787474. Once the opportunity listing is located: Select the Project Title. Review the project and opportunity details. Locate the linked ITT within the Published Lots section. Select"Go To Project Details". Select the ITT name to view the ITT documentation and details. To participate in the procurement please review the ITT requirements and supporting documents. Select"Express Interest" or"Intend to Respond". After expressing interest, the ITT will move into the supplier's My ITTs area where the tender response can be completed and submitted. Please contact DIOComrcl-Facilities-ESus@mod.gov.uk for any queries on the above process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the Authority's sole discretion, it may exercise one or both 12-month contract extensions subject to the following: * An operational need and continuing requirement for the supply of electricity to MOD sites in Northern Ireland * Satisfactory supplier performance against the contract, including service levels, KPIs and material obligations * Affordability, available funding and confirmation that the extension continues to represent value for money * No material change to the requirement that would make use of the advertised option inappropriate * Appropriate internal approvals and governance being obtained before the option is exercised * Any contract-specific conditions, such as agreed pricing or price-review mechanisms for the extension period * Formal contract extension notification being issued in accordance with the contract.

Planning Information

To express and interest and participate in this market engagement, please complete the Microsoft Form (link below): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5Yk-w6stgjBKtlALo4q2X5hUODFWWTUwOFdINUJTUFgzU0hPSUI3UVRRNy4u The link may need to be copied into a web browser. It will not be possible to submit your response after the evening on 23rd of March 2026. Please note, any data provided within the Form is for information purposes only and will not be assessed or form part of the tender process. Completion of the form is voluntary and will not be used to limit competition in any way

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095518-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£25,886,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,886,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-10-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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