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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Newquay Town Council has initiated an open tender process seeking suitably qualified energy suppliers for the provision of electricity and gas to its buildings and sites. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on utilities, and is part of a sub-central governmental framework. Located in Newquay, United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the active stage. Interested suppliers have until 15 July 2026 to submit their tender responses, with enquiries closing earlier on 3 July 2026. The total estimated contract value is £84,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 20 July 2026, lasting until 19 July 2028. The procurement method used is an open competition, slightly below the usual thresholds, allowing a more inclusive competitive environment.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for energy supply companies, particularly those in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) category, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. The contract will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), which balances quality and price, with criteria valuing renewable energy contribution and sustainability practices. Given the emphasis on account and billing services, consumption data reporting, and environmental sustainability, businesses excelling in these areas would be well-suited to compete. Participating companies must prepare precise price proposals along with quality documentation to align with the evaluation framework outlined by Newquay Town Council. This opportunity could significantly enhance a company's market position within the public sector energy supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Electricity and Gas to Newquay Town Council Buildings and Sites

Notice Description

Newquay Town Council is inviting responses from suitably qualified energy suppliers for the provision electricity and gas to its portfolio of buildings and assets. For more information please read the Tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060598-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09120000 - Gaseous fuels

09310000 - Electricity

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 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
NEWQUAY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR7 1AF
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Newquay Central & Pentire
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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