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15 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Police And Crime Commissioner for Durham has concluded a procurement process for the provision of gas supply under the title "Gas Supply", focusing on the energy and related services industry category. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract awarded to Totals Energy Gas & Power Limited, and the contract was signed on 22nd September 2025. This service covers the delivery of gas to public sector bodies within the United Kingdom region, specifically Durham (UKC1), under the framework CCS RM6251 for energy and additional services. The contract value, estimated based on historical consumption, amounts to £1,815,538.23. The procurement method was limited, conducted without a prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in energy supply, focusing particularly on those providing gas and related services such as billing, administration, and customer services. Companies with capabilities in supporting decarbonisation initiatives may find this type of procurement process beneficial for furthering their growth in the public sector market, especially those familiar with the CCS framework agreements. Larger firms like Totals Energy Gas & Power Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the competitive nature of such tenders, where price was a key award criterion. Businesses looking to engage in future opportunities should consider establishing a presence in the public sector frameworks to maximise their chances of successful contract awards.

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Notice Title

Gas Supply

Notice Description

Supplying gas to the public sector and their associated bodies and agencies. This includes billing, administration, customer services, decarbonisation support and additional services Using CCS RM6251 Supply of Energy and Additional Services framework. Lot 2 Value of contract estimated by historic consumption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supplying gas to the public sector and their associated bodies and agencies. This includes billing, administration, customer services, decarbonisation support and additional services Using CCS RM6251 Supply of Energy and Additional Services framework. Lot 2 Gas supply Value of contract estimated by historic consumption.

Procurement Information

Durham Constabulary are calling off from Framework Ref: RM6251 Lot 2 - The Minister for the Cabinet Office as represented by Crown Commercial Service (BLC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,815,538 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20259 months 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTALS ENERGY GAS & POWER

Further Information

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