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SUPPLY OF MAINS GAS TO CITY COLLEGE NORWICH X 3 GAS METERS 2026

City College Norwich

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2026 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

05 May 2026 at 16:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City College Norwich procured mains gas for three meters at its college in Norwich. The requirement covers the supply of gas, with an estimated annual volume of 4.2 GWh, to support the college’s energy needs. This is a gas supply contract rather than a works or installation project. The procurement was arranged as one lot, covering the college’s requirement for mains gas. The supplier needed to provide the energy itself and meet specified billing and account requirements. The stated delivery location is the United Kingdom, and the buyer is City College Norwich.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to British Gas Trading Limited. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. Its value is £401,074 including tax. The tender’s estimated value was £644,400 including tax, and its stated contract period was three years; the signed contract period is two years. The buyer used a competitive flexible procedure with accelerated timescales on grounds of urgency. Expressions of interest were due by 18 May 2026, and award decisions were scheduled by 29 May 2026. Price was the main evaluation factor, particularly fixed rates and standing charges; billing, customer service, account management and added-value services could also be considered.

This award shows demand from a further education college for mains gas across several meters, with a substantial annual consumption requirement and a multi-year supply arrangement. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need Ofgem registration and the relevant gas supply licence, together with the capacity to secure credit approval for the contracting party. Operationally, suppliers must support 28-day direct debit, consolidated billing and Excel billing files. Both green and brown energy pricing were welcomed. The evaluation favoured low fixed charges across rates and standing charges, so suppliers able to offer competitive, stable pricing would be well placed. Strong billing operations, responsive customer service, effective account management and useful added-value services could also strengthen a future offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY OF MAINS GAS TO CITY COLLEGE NORWICH X 3 GAS METERS 2026

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF MAINS GAS TO CITY COLLEGE NORWICH X 3 GAS METERS 2026 CONTRACT START DATE 01/10/26 TOTAL ESTIMATED VOLUME 4.2 GWH PER ANNUM CONTRACTS CONSIDERED FOR 12, 24 AND 36 MONTHS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091784-2026
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

09121200 - Mains gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£644,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£644,400 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,074 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City College Norwich
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 2LJ
Postcode Area
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
Town Close
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Gas Trading Limited

Further Information

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