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title: "Supply of Natural Gas Framework"
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# Supply of Natural Gas Framework

Buyer: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfb

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## Summary

The public procurement for the "Supply of Natural Gas Framework" was led by South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited, with Zenergi Limited acting as the framework administrator. This procurement, which belongs to the goods category, aimed to establish a framework agreement for the supply of natural gas across various regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The process commenced on 12 March 2025, with a tender stage deadline on 7 April 2025 and award conclusions by 11 April 2025. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, ensuring broad accessibility for potential suppliers. Two active lots were involved, offering both fixed price and flexible supply contracts, and the framework agreement allows for reopening competition to include a wider range of suppliers over time.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the natural gas supply industry, particularly large-scale suppliers, due to the substantial framework value of up to £100 million. Businesses with capabilities to offer both fixed and flexible pricing strategies are well-positioned to benefit from long-term supply contracts. The framework also promotes competitive growth through mini-competitions for specific supply contracts, allowing suppliers to showcase competitive pricing and service quality. Engaging in this framework is beneficial for suppliers aiming to establish or strengthen relationships with educational and governmental institutions across the UK regions specified.

## Notice

The Framework will provide contracting authorities with the opportunity to secure reliable supplies of Natural Gas by way of Framework call-offs in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

### Lot Information

Fixed Price, Fixed Term

Under Lot 1 these Supply Contracts will provide fully fixed prices for all commodity and non-commodity elements for the life of the term. These Supply Contracts will be bespoke for the relevant Calling Off Authority.

Flexible Bespoke/Basket

Under Lot 2 these Supply Contracts will provide flexible supply that enable the Framework Administrator to set prices for volumes on behalf of the Calling Off Authority either as a standalone Supply Contract (>5GWh consumption per annum) or as part of a group, or basket, contract that amalgamates smaller (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042284-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing; ZENERGI LIMITED |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM16 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CROWN GAS AND POWER; SEFE ENERGY; SSE ENERGY SUPPLY; TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER; YÜ ENERGY RETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09123000 - Natural gas

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:38 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042284-2026
- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073625-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 10:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014869-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042284-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073625-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014869-2025
  14th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008918-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-148
  The invitation to tender document sets out the requirements of this procurement exercise. Please ensure you read this thoroughly and respond by completing the required sections.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-149
  Appendix 1 gives details of the proposed Framework to be entered into by successful tenderers.

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.EDFENERGY.COM
- http://www.crowngasandpower.co.uk
- http://www.sefe-energy.co.uk
- http://www.sseenergysolutions.co.uk
- http://www.zenergi.co.uk
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67371541c0b2bbee1a1271ed/List_of_councils_in_England
- https://collegesscotland.ac.uk/our-members/colleges-in-scotland
- https://education.gov.scot/inspection-and-review/find-an-inspection-report/find-an-inspection-repor
- https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search?tok=8UqxahA8
- https://totalenergies.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/universities/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mygov.scot/organisations#scottish-local-authority
- https://www.wlga.wales/councils-in-wales-support-and-advice-cost-of-living
- https://www.yuenergy.co.uk/
- https://zenergi.co.uk/

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