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City College Plymouth - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026

City College Plymouth

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2026 at 16:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2026 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City College Plymouth procured fixed-price electricity with Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) and fixed-price natural gas (brown) for its multi-site portfolio, which has varied consumption profiles. The supply is intended to support the College’s operational needs and environmental objectives. The electricity and gas are separate supply requirements, managed for the College by energy consultancy Ginger Energy. Delivery is across the College’s UK sites; the locations are not individually identified in the procurement details. The requirements cover the energy products themselves and the associated supplier service, including account management, billing and risk management.

The open procedure is complete and both lots have been awarded. Drax Energy Solutions Limited was selected for REGO electricity at £2,943,726 including VAT (£2,453,105 excluding VAT); SEFE Energy Limited was selected for brown natural gas at £314,274 including VAT (£261,895 excluding VAT). Both awards are dated 23 September 2026. The award contracts are scheduled to run from 12 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with an extension option allowing a maximum total term of four years. Tenders closed on 4 September 2026. For each lot, evaluation weighted price at 40%, service and operations at 30%, and product and operational processes at 30%.

This procurement shows that the College buys fixed-price electricity and gas for a multi-site estate, with each energy product awarded separately. A credible competitor for similar requirements would need to source and price the relevant energy reliably, provide a clear fixed-price offer, and demonstrate responsive account management, accurate billing and effective risk management. The College also valued sustainability and alignment with its environmental and operational objectives. Suppliers needed scalable, efficient processes that could support the full contract term, meet regulatory requirements and accommodate additional sites. Price was the largest evaluation component, but service and operational arrangements and the product processes each carried substantial weight. The six electricity bids and four gas bids indicate competition from multiple suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City College Plymouth - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026

Notice Description

Through this tender, the College is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the College's operational and environmental objectives.

Lot Information

Electricity (REGO)

Through this tender, the College is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the College's operational and environmental objectives.

Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Natural Gas (Brown)

The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Brown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090319-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,715,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,715,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,715,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City College Plymouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVONPORT
Postcode
PL1 5QG
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Drax Energy Solutions Limited

Gazprom Energy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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