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Energy Management Software

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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09 Jul 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed a procurement process for an "Energy Management Software" solution, with the contract actively awarded to MRI Software Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on energy management, and is intended for the effective monitoring and targeting of electricity and gas consumption across the University’s estate in Cheltenham, UK. The procurement was executed through a direct award under the G-Cloud 14 framework, a limited procurement method, thereby bypassing the need for a prior call for competition. The process was initiated as a tender on 1st July 2026 and reached the award stage by 9th July 2026. The total contract value stands at £29,354.

This procurement represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-based software and energy management services. Companies with a robust portfolio in database software packages and electronic data management systems are particularly well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of this direct award through the G-Cloud 14 framework highlights an advantageous scenario for well-prepared providers to secure business growth by aligning with public sector needs without needing to navigate competitive bidding rounds. Businesses looking to leverage structured frameworks like G-Cloud can benefit significantly by establishing credentials that fit seamlessly with existing frameworks’ requirements and categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Management Software

Notice Description

Energy Management Software to support monitoring and targeting of electricity and gas consumption across the University of Gloucestershire estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cloud software solution to support monitoring and targeting of electricity and gas consumption across the University of Gloucestershire estate. This was following a keyword search via G-Cloud 14

Procurement Information

G-Cloud call-off, direct award made following a keyword search under the existing framework, which had already been lawfully advertised and competed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064737-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,354 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

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