Planning

Default Utilities Supplier for Void Housing

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Nov 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to initiate a procurement process titled "Default Utilities Supplier for Void Housing," aimed at securing a utilities supplier to provide gas and electricity to domestic properties that become void. This contract will cover services in the energy sector and is classified under general public services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an anticipated contract duration of 3 years, including options for 2 one-year extensions. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 12 noon on 8th November 2019, and the service will be required for properties located in Edinburgh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in utility services and energy provision, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in providing reliable gas and electricity solutions are well-positioned to compete. The procurement process's planned nature allows time for potential suppliers to prepare comprehensive proposals that can address the specific needs of the City of Edinburgh Council's void housing management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Default Utilities Supplier for Void Housing

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council require a default utilities supplier capable of providing gas and electricity to domestic properties when they become void. The contract is anticipated to have a duration of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2x12 month extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking engagement with utility suppliers able to provide default utilities services, covering both gas and electricity supply, to void domestic properties. Properties are classed as void once a Council tenant moves out and the property becomes vacant and prior to another tenant taking occupancy. Once a property is made void the Council would migrate the supply to the Default Utility Supplier. However once a property is no longer void and a tenant has taken occupancy there would be no obligation for the tenant to retain with the Default Utility Supplier. The Council is considering a contract term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2x12 months extensions at the Councils sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602795
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370734
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693580

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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