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31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has announced a procurement process for the supply of energy to void Council residential homes under the contract titled "Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes" (CT1702). This tender falls under the general public services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and it follows an open procedure method. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic proposals by 31 August 2026, with the award period commencing the same day. The contract is valued at £1,260,000 and requires services provision in the UKM75 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the energy supply sector to expand their market presence by partnering with a major public sector organisation. Companies with a proven track record in delivering reliable energy solutions and having the necessary economic and technical resources will find this opportunity ideal. The contract specifies a minimum annual turnover of £50,000 for the last two financial years and requires significant insurance coverage, including public and employers' liability. Additionally, businesses with established quality management systems and a commitment to environmental management will be well-positioned to compete successfully in this process.

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Notice Title

Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes

Notice Description

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake the supply of energy to void Council residential properties, for its CT1702 Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking suppliers to undertake the supply of energy to void Council residential properties, for its CT1702 Energy Supply to VOID Council Residential Homes Contract.. See tender documents

Options: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without any further call for competition pursuant to Article 32(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Regulation 33(8)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837019
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561407
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38551000 - Energy meters

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
84 months

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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