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Supply of Gas

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Gas," categorised under Public utilities, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2026 for a duration of six years. This framework agreement includes flexible trading of gas and services like Meter Asset Management and Automatic Meter Reading, aiming to reduce gas consumption and enhance energy efficiency for contracting authorities. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, with Corona Energy being awarded the contract valued at GBP 17,065,800.12, signed on 17 March 2026. Services will be delivered in the UKC1 region, focusing on gas distribution and related services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities involved in public utilities and energy efficiency services. Large businesses specialising in these domains, especially those capable of providing flexible energy solutions and managing asset services, are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The direct award procedure highlights the importance of established frameworks like NEPO302 in securing substantial contracts, and companies should consider aligning with such frameworks to increase competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gas

Notice Description

Direct award from NEPO302 - Gas Supply Framework Agreement for a period of 6 years from 1 April 2026. The Framework Agreement includes for NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO portfolio. The Framework Agreement also includes a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services. The Framework Agreement includes provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and supports their energy efficiency aims.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from NEPO302 - Gas Supply Framework Agreement for a period of 6 years from 1 April 2026. The Framework Agreement includes for NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO portfolio. The Framework Agreement also includes a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services. The Framework Agreement includes provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and supports their energy efficiency aims.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via NEPO302 framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026786-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,065,800 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY

Further Information

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