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title: "Trident Energy Framework"
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# Trident Energy Framework

Buyer: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98bdcc4e-e5a6-485d-b91a-4236896ea0f1

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## Summary

Colchester Institute, the Contracting Authority, is inviting tenders under the title "Trident Energy Framework" for procurement in the energy sector, specifically for petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. This multi-supplier, multi-lot framework aims to facilitate access to electricity, gas, and water purchasing solutions for public sector bodies and bodies governed by public law. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method and an end date for submissions set for 17 January 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT. The contract period starts on 4 February 2025 and concludes on 3 February 2029. The procurement covers extensive geographic regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total estimated value of the contract is £20 million GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the energy sector, including SMEs, to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities. The framework allows multiple suppliers to compete, providing various options for gas, electricity, and water solutions via a competitive call-off process. Companies with expertise in energy procurement, particularly those capable of servicing extensive geographic regions, will find this tender particularly advantageous. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and secure consistent revenue streams over the four-year contract period.

## Notice

Colchester Institute, the Contracting Authority, has commissioned Trident Utilities as their Framework Manager to undertake a procurement to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework to enable public sector bodies and bodies governed by public law to access electricity, gas and water purchasing solutions via a competitive call off process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62bda2-9b93-4f4a-a489-6a893e34252c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER INSTITUTE |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62bda2-9b93-4f4a-a489-6a893e34252c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62bda2-9b93-4f4a-a489-6a893e34252c
  6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC169106
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://tridentutilities.co.uk/

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