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03 Jul 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Sigma Trust has initiated a public procurement process titled "The Sigma Trust - Electricity," which involves the acquisition of electricity contracts for Half Hourly (HH) and non-HH suppliers, along with associated management services. Located in Clacton-on-Sea, UK, The Sigma Trust functions as a public authority at the sub-central government level. The tender is a part of an open procurement method described as a competitive flexible procedure, where suppliers must be part of a dynamic market. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 14th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 15th July 2026. The procurement covers the electricity industry and the total contract value amounts to £2,250,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the electricity supply sector, particularly those specialising in Half Hourly and non-HH electricity supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable, offering them a chance to scale by becoming electricity supply partners for The Sigma Trust. The procurement process requires suppliers to be dynamic market members, which could encourage businesses to innovate in their service offerings in order to meet the criteria. Flexibility in procurement methods and the acceleration features highlight the urgency and potential for quick market engagement, providing an advantageous position for businesses ready to adapt and comply with the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

The Sigma Trust - Electricity

Notice Description

Procurement of electricity contracts for both HH and HH suppliers, and associated management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062745-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31682000 - Electricity supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
THE SIGMA 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
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO16 8BE
Post Town
Colchester
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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