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

City College Plymouth

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21 Aug 2026 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City College Plymouth is procuring fixed electricity and natural gas supply products for a multi-site portfolio across the United Kingdom. The requirement is split between renewable electricity backed by REGO certificates and fixed natural gas, supporting sites with varied consumption profiles. The appointed energy supplier or suppliers will provide the products together with reliable account management, accurate billing and operational support. The college also expects a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligned with its operational and environmental objectives. Ginger Energy Limited is managing the procurement for the college. This is a goods requirement covering utility supply rather than energy consultancy, installation, construction or facilities management services.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an accelerated open procedure. Enquiries were due by 1 September 2026 at 16:00, and tenders by 4 September 2026 at 16:00. The intended award decision period ends on 11 September 2026. Contracts are due to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with an extension option allowing a maximum end date of 30 September 2030. There are two lots: Electricity (REGO), estimated at £2,453,105 excluding VAT (£2,943,726 including VAT), and Natural Gas (Brown), estimated at £261,895 excluding VAT (£314,274 including VAT). Evaluation is 40% price, 30% service and operation, and 30% product and operational processes. Site additions may be included.

This opportunity suits established energy suppliers able to serve a multi-site customer with varied consumption profiles and manage both electricity and natural gas requirements. Suppliers should be able to offer fixed-price structures, provide transparent breakdowns of unit rates, standing charges and other fees, and explain how pricing will apply if additional sites are added. The college is looking for reliable, responsive and scalable operational processes, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and effective risk-management and sustainability practices. Bids must demonstrate how the proposed products and processes deliver value for money throughout the contract and support audit and verification. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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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/079949-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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