The Crown Estate - Urban Portfolio Residential Gas and Electricity Supply

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is planning a procurement process titled "The Crown Estate - Urban Portfolio Residential Gas and Electricity Supply," targeting the energy industry category. The procurement involves supplying electricity and gas across several regions in the United Kingdom, with an annual consumption of approximately 0.192 GWh in electricity and 0.939 GWh in gas. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 17 August 2026 and the award period concluding on 19 August 2026. The procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submissions, and is expected to commence contract on 1 October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in energy supply and account management services. The procurement process will be administered with the support of a Bureau Service Provider, requiring suppliers to engage in a two-stage competitive procedure. This setup is ideal for companies with capabilities in energy management and billing services, offering the potential for growth by establishing partnerships with a central government entity like The Crown Estate. Businesses that can provide innovative pricing and comprehensive customer support services will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

The Crown Estate - Urban Portfolio Residential Gas and Electricity Supply

Notice Description

The Crown Estate intends to procure a contract for the supply of electricity and gas to its London Residential portfolio. The requirement is expected to comprise: Electricity: approximately 0.192 GWh annual consumption across 20 supply points Gas: approximately 0.939 GWh annual consumption across 4 supply points The figures above are based on the previous 12 months' consumption and are indicative only. Actual volumes may vary during the contract term. The procurement is expected to cover retail supply of utility energy to the identified portfolio supply points, including associated account management, billing and customer support services. - The Bureau Service Provider will act on behalf of the contracting authority in administering this procurement process. - Further details, including full specification, pricing structure, and contractual terms, will be made available in the Tender Notice and associated procurement documents. - The contracting authority reserves the right to refine the scope and estimated consumption data prior to issuing the Tender Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional period under the same terms and conditions, subject to satisfactory performance and business need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058573-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

CARBONXGEN LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Sandhurst
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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