--- title: "Supply of Natural Gas" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RADIUS HOUSING" published: "2023-06-21" --- # Supply of Natural Gas Buyer: RADIUS HOUSING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c3dc.json) ## Summary Radius Housing, a UK-based public housing body, has recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Natural Gas" services. The tender involved the purchase of natural gas across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis. The procurement, divided into 2 regional lots, required a 12-month contract expected to start on 1st June 2023. Only natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator were eligible to bid. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a specific emphasis on gas distribution services. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator to secure contracts with Radius Housing, a major player in the UK housing and community amenities sector. The tender aims to establish a 12-month contract for the supply of natural gas to multiple regions, fostering competition among potential suppliers. Businesses suited to compete are those capable of providing group billing, online billing facilities, and direct debit payment options. The tender's active status and specific requirements make it particularly attractive for SMEs in the energy sector seeking growth opportunities in the public procurement marketplace. ## Notice The requirement has been divided into 2 regional lots based on supply areas. (Lot 1 - Phoenix network area & Lot 2 - Firmus network area). * Tenderers may bid for one or all lots and tenderers may be successful for one or all lots. * A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st June 2023. * Gas supply is across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis. * Only natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. * Information on gas consumption and the number of sites has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. * Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. * Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin * Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5%. * Group billing must be provided along with an online billing facility / customer portal. * Payments from the Association are expected to be via Direct Debit with terms to be agreed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement has been divided into 2 regional lots based on supply areas. (Lot 1 - Phoenix network area & Lot 2 - Firmus network area). * Tenderers may bid for one or all lots and tenderers may be successful for one or all lots. * A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st June 2023. * Gas supply is across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis. * Only natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. * Information on gas consumption and the number of sites has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. * Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. * Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin * Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5%. * Group billing must be provided along with an online billing facility / customer portal. * Payments from the Association are expected to be via Direct Debit with terms to be agreed. Lot 2 The requirement has been divided into 2 regional lots based on supply areas. (Lot 1 - Phoenix network area & Lot 2 - Firmus network area). * Tenderers may bid for one or all lots and tenderers may be successful for one or all lots. * A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st June 2023. * Gas supply is across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis. * Only natural gas suppliers licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to make submissions under this tender. * Information on gas consumption and the number of sites has been provided by the Association within the Tender package. However, information may be subject to minor changes and consumption may vary. * Additional sites may be added to any contracts during the contract term. * Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin * Prices should be all inclusive with the exception of VAT, which will be added at a rate of 5%. * Group billing must be provided along with an online billing facility / customer portal. * Payments from the Association are expected to be via Direct Debit with terms to be agreed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017685-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RADIUS HOUSING | | Additional buyers | RADIUS HOMES LTD; TEALSTONE DEVELOPMENTS LTD | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GO POWER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 65210000 - Gas distribution ## Release History - 21 Jun 2023 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017685-2023 - 25 Apr 2023 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011780-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.radiushousing.org - http://www.radiushousing.org.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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