--- title: "Supply of Gas and Electricity to Raunds Town Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Supply of Gas and Electricity to Raunds Town Council Buyer: RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f6c10c4-8130-4025-85ae-81420798481a.json) ## Summary Raunds Town Council has opened a tender for the supply of gas and electricity to its operational properties, with the current energy contract expiring on 30th September 2025. The procurement process, classified under Natural gas, Electricity, and Energy-related services, is in the tender stage as of 1st August 2025. The Council is seeking a reliable energy supplier for a fixed-term contract of up to three years starting from 1st October 2025. The submission deadline is 12:00 noon on 1st September 2025, and an award decision is expected by 9th September 2025. The open procedure allows for electronic and hard copy submissions, with the delivery area being Raunds, England. This tender offers a significant opportunity for energy suppliers to engage with a public sector client. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in providing energy solutions to similar clients, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Applicants should demonstrate competitive pricing, adherence to the specified contract format, and potentially include renewable energy options, although these are not mandatory. The chance to secure a three-year contract can lead to steady business growth and enhanced reputational benefits when successfully collaborating with a municipal entity like Raunds Town Council. ## Notice Raunds Town Council invites tenders for the supply of gas and electricity to its operational properties, in preparation for the expiry of its current energy contract on 30th September 2025. The new contract will begin on 1st October 2025 and will cover all sites managed by the Council. The Council seeks a reliable and competitively priced energy supplier offering a fixed-term contract of up to three years, inclusive of all standing charges and unit rates for both gas and electricity. To ensure consistency in evaluation, all quotations must be completed using the pricing template provided in Appendix 3. Submissions that do not follow this format may be excluded from consideration. Key Details: Contract Start Date: 1st October 2025 Contract Term: Up to 36 months (to be proposed by the supplier) Current Contract End Date: 30th September 2025 Tender Opens: 1st August 2025 Submission Deadline: 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025 Expected Decision Date: 9th September 2025 Tender Requirements: Bidders must provide: A completed quotation using the template in Appendix 3 Tariff details, contract length, and terms & conditions Proof of registration and relevant supply licenses Billing frequency and payment terms A dedicated contact for contract and service queries Evidence of experience supplying the public sector or similar clients While a renewable energy option is not a mandatory requirement, the Council welcomes submissions that include renewable or low-carbon energy as part of the supplier's standard offer. Submission Instructions: Tenders can be submitted electronically or in hard copy. Electronic Submission: Email all completed documents to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk Email Subject Line: Tender Submission - Energy Contract 2025 Deadline: No later than 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025 All enquiries should also be directed to this email address. Late or incomplete submissions, or those not using the prescribed template, may be disqualified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c55a33-60f2-42da-9cc3-30b576e00dc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | RAUNDS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN9 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Raunds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 09310000 - Electricity - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c55a33-60f2-42da-9cc3-30b576e00dc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c55a33-60f2-42da-9cc3-30b576e00dc9 1st August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5734567-1fb6-43ee-b1fc-3766d4f14d57 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e409d0bd-a4c0-4dce-8d03-5893eabcc4cf Appendix 1 - Meter Reading Transactions May 2024-April 2025 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f7e19ad-17f9-4fac-aaef-befaa940ec55 Appendix 2 - Site addresses and meter details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd1aaa65-f906-4581-a3b1-9bc6fe35be41 Appendix 3 - Quotation Template ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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