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05 Jun 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement activity is conducted by Paradigm Trust, located in London, for the supply of gas, along with invoicing and query management services, under the title "Paradigm Trust - Gas October 2026". This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically mains gas, and is set within the UK region. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, with critical dates including the tender period ending on 18th June 2026 and the contract period commencing on 1st October 2026, spanning until 30th September 2029. Uses an open procurement method within a competitive flexible procedure that mandates membership within a dynamic market for participation.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in gas supply and related services. The tender, valued at £370,000, favours suppliers who can deliver both cost-efficiency and technical quality, as the evaluation criteria are weighted with 70% on cost and 30% on technical metrics. Small and medium enterprises are especially well-positioned to benefit, given the suitability criteria which include SME considerations. Businesses aiming to participate need to be part of the dynamic market, offering an ongoing chance for companies meeting the specified membership criteria to engage competitively with the Paradigm Trust. This setup facilitates continuous potential for growth and entry into future procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Paradigm Trust - Gas October 2026

Notice Description

Supply of gas to Authority sites along with associated invoicing and query management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053293-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

09121200 - Mains gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARADIGM TRUST
Additional Buyers

ZENERGI 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
LONDON
Postcode
E14 0PT
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

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