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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers to provide energy to its void residential homes. This opportunity, titled "Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes," falls under the industry category of energy and related services. The tender is conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through Public Contracts Scotland. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, potential suppliers should note the closing date for submissions is 31st August 2026, with the contract aimed at a total value of £1,260,000. The contract period is set to last 2,520 days without renewal options, and includes the possibility for future procurement of similar requirements as per the directive and regulatory stipulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy supply and related services. With the focus on quality and price as the award criteria, companies with a robust financial standing, experience in energy management, and suitable insurance coverage will find this opportunity advantageous. The requirement for electronic submission streamlines the process, opening the tender to a broader range of suppliers. This could be particularly beneficial for businesses with expertise in long-term energy management for residential properties looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Suppliers must ensure compliance with the stated economic, technical, and professional capability criteria to enhance their competitive positioning.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes

Notice Description

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake the supply of energy to void Council residential properties, for its CT1702 Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake the supply of energy to void Council residential properties, for its CT1702 Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes Contract. Additional information: See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d94c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072911-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38551000 - Energy meters

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
84 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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