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title: "Supply of Gas"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Supply of Gas

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0e401da-5bf9-40f4-a9b2-dc2b40756c70

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of mains gas, titled "Supply of Gas". The contract, which falls under the goods category and specifically relates to mains gas (CPV code 09121200), will service the East of England. The tender process was selective and utilized a call-off from a framework agreement. The entire procurement, including award and contract periods, was fully staged by 1 April 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2029, with a total contract value of £12,000,000 GBP. The award was granted to Corona Energy Retail 4 Ltd on 10 January 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale energy suppliers capable of servicing sizeable public sector needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed unsuitable for this contract, indicating it is tailored towards large, established energy providers. The lengthy contract period and substantial contract value highlight significant stability and business growth potential for the successful supplier, Corona Energy Retail 4 Ltd, in the East of England region. Businesses with strong logistics and supply chain capabilities in the energy sector would have been particularly well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Supply of Mins Gas contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b360f829-bc53-485d-9216-db08179bb0ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORONA ENERGY RETAIL 4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09121200 - Mains gas

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b360f829-bc53-485d-9216-db08179bb0ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b360f829-bc53-485d-9216-db08179bb0ea
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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