Tender

Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, a regional authority, is currently seeking tenders for the contract titled "Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing," aimed at providing gas and electricity to domestic properties that are unoccupied. This contract, estimated at £315,000, will cover approximately 20,000 void houses in Edinburgh, with a committed duration of 5 years, inclusive of options for two potential 12-month extensions. The current procurement stage is active and will remain so until the tender submission deadline on 8 June 2020, with the evaluation expected to commence on 9 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for utility suppliers, especially those specialising in energy services. Companies that can provide competitive pricing, meet financial criteria—including a minimum turnover and insurance coverage—will be well-positioned to contest this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in managing energy provision during tenant transitions, thereby ensuring a steady demand for their services over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a single Supplier to deliver a Preferred Energy Supplier Partnership Service to all void houses and re-lets. It is the Councils intention to award a contract to a single Supplier for the entire Council domestic void stock for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods. The supplier will provide gas and electricity to domestic properties after a Council tenant moves on to alternative accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council require a utility supplier to provide energy supplies (gas and electricity) to void domestic properties. Properties are classed as void when a Council tenant leaves a property and prior to another tenant taking occupancy. Once a property is made void the energy provision would migrate to the Default Energy 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. This is a concessionary contract and any successful supplier will absorb up to 90 days energy and standing charges costs when a property is void (the current average void period is 27 days). The approximate number of properties in scope is 20,000 with an approximate 1,200 to 1,400 being re-let per annum. The successful supplier shall also contribute towards a Tenancy Rebate Fund where any Council tenant remains with the Default Energy Supplier for a period of 6 months.

Renewal: Options to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620808
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386266
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Dependant on whether extensions options are utilised, this could be early 2025, 2026 or 2027.

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
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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