--- title: "Ormiston Academies Trust - Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2025-02-10" --- # Ormiston Academies Trust - Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd52.json) ## Summary Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking tenders for Gas & Electricity Flexible Purchase in Advance Supply Contracts, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy, specifically targeting entities capable of providing Non Half Hourly (NHH) electricity, Half Hourly (HH) electricity, and natural gas. The contracts are set to commence in October 2026, with a maximum duration of 48 months, including an optional 12-month extension. Suppliers are required to submit their bids electronically by 12 March 2025, with the award decision process beginning on 13 March 2025. The tender process follows an open procedure and covers sites across England, which may expand over time. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the energy supply sector, particularly those with a focus on flexible purchasing arrangements. Businesses registered with OFGEM and holding a GB supply licence, offering products and operational processes that score well on quality and price criteria, are well-positioned to compete. This contract will enable growth through establishing long-term partnerships with a major educational trust, providing stability and potential for expansion as additional sites are incorporated. The emphasis on advance purchase of energy supplies presents a strategic advantage for suppliers adept at managing future energy procurement and risk. ## Notice Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) are seeking tenders for the supply of Non Half Hourly electricity (NHH), Half Hourly electricity (HH) and Natural Gas supplies commencing October 2026 with an optional extension of up to an additional 12 months, making a maximum Contract duration, including extensions, of 48 months. It will be at the sole discretion of the Authority to invoke the extension clause or not. All volume requirements for 12-month periods will be purchased in advance. ### Lot Information Natural Gas Provision of flexible purchase in advance natural gas contract as per the ITT. Start date is October 2026 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 48 Months. Additional information: Additional information can be found in ITT and supporting documents Renewal: Maximum extension to 30/09/2030 NHH & HH Electricity Provision of flexible purchase in advance electricity contract as per the ITT. Start date is October 2026 with potential for site additions. Maximum period of 48 Months. Additional information: Additional information can be found in the ITT and supporting documents Renewal: Maximum extension to 30/09/2030 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004368-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | 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 - 09123000 - Natural gas - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004368-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233762 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA35009 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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