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Utility Provision - Electricity

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, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, conducted a procurement process titled "Utility Provision - Electricity" under the industry category of housing and community amenities. The procurement method was limited, entailing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it involved obtaining services through a specialist third-party broker. The contract for utility supply was awarded to SSE Energy Solutions, a large supplier located in Reading. The contract award was completed on 2nd July 2025, with a contract value of £1,198,413 GBP. The procurement process is covered by international agreements such as the GPA and falls outside the traditional scope of EU directives. The current status is an ongoing contract active under the goods category.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale utilities providers or businesses specialising in energy solutions, given the substantial contract value and specialised services involved. Although the procurement was limited due to specific service requirements which mandated the selection of a particular supplier through brokerage, businesses with expertise in utility management for housing sectors and those capable of engaging with third-party brokers may find valuable opportunities in similar tenders. It showcases a pivotal chance for businesses focused on expansion within the housing amenities sector, especially those located or operating within the UK region seeking strategic collaborations with housing associations like Viewpoint Housing Association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utility Provision - Electricity

Notice Description

Utility supply re housing association.

Procurement Information

This service was obtained through a third party broker and is a specialist service that may only be awarded to this particular supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554814
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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,198,413 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 202510 months 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
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Contact Phone
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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

SSE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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