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Utility Provision - Gas

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Viewpoint Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, awarded a contract for the provision of gas utilities under the title "Utility Provision - Gas," in the housing and community amenities sector. This contract was executed following a limited procurement process, specifically awarded without prior publication of a call for competition to British Gas, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds. The contract process reached the award stage with the status marked as complete, with the contract actively signed on 4th April 2024. The procurement method was rationalised for obtaining specialist services via a broker, amounting to £2,139,261 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the utility provision industry, particularly those offering specialised services that can be obtained through partnerships or brokers. Large enterprises with expertise in gas supply and infrastructure can gain competitive advantage by delivering specialised services, as demonstrated by British Gas’s successful bid. Understanding the rationale behind awarding such contracts, businesses in the same sector can strategise to align their offers, focusing on niche service provision by leveraging expertise and establishing connections with intermediaries for future ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utility Provision - Gas

Notice Description

Utility provision of gas for a housing association.

Procurement Information

The service was obtained through a third party broker and is a specialist service that may be provided by this particular supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830526
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,139,261 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH GAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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