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17 Jul 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bohunt Education Trust, involves the tendering for a flexible gas supply contract along with associated management services. This contract falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is primarily for the delivery of mains gas. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically around the Liphook region, this tender is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 27th July 2026. The procurement follows an open method using a competitive flexible procedure, requiring bidders to be part of a dynamic market, which provides a framework for sending requests for quotations to qualified suppliers. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and is part of a major project with an anticipated start date of 1st October 2026, extending until the end of September 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in gas supply and management services. Companies that are members of the specified dynamic market stand to benefit, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability as indicated in the tender requirements. The weighted award criteria focus on 70% price and 30% technical quality, allowing businesses to leverage competitive pricing strategies and high technical standards to enhance their chances of success. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and secure long-term collaborations with the Bohunt Education Trust, facilitating substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Bohunt Education Trust - Flexible Gas Tender

Notice Description

Procurement of flexible gas supply contracts and associated management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067855-2026
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


CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
BOHUNT EDUCATION 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
LIPHOOK
Postcode
GU30 7NY
Post Town
Guildford
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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