--- title: "Electricity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c10.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ULSTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-01-07" --- # Electricity Buyer: ULSTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c10.json) ## Summary Ulster University has successfully concluded its procurement process for the provision of electricity supply across its four campuses in Northern Ireland, namely Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, was signed on 19 December 2025 and the supply commenced on 1 January 2026, running initially for a term of 15 months with potential extension options of up to 12 additional months. The process, classified under the goods procurement category, culminated in an award to Power NI Energy Limited, with the contract value reaching £8,644,381.42 gross. The procurement was governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, and it concluded with the procurement stage marked as complete by the start of 2026. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the energy supply industry. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities to manage both half-hourly and non-half-hourly metred sites across multiple locations will find this tender beneficial. Moreover, businesses that excel in providing innovative energy solutions and have a strong track record in reliability and customer service could compete well in similar tenders put forth by public universities and large public authorities, with Northern Ireland's devolved regulations in mind. ## Notice Ulster University is appointing a Supplier for the provision of Electricity across all 4 campuses in Northern Ireland: - Belfast - Jordanstown - Coleraine - Derry~Londonderry The supplies are a mixture of half hour interval metred sites and non-half hour interval metered sites across 21 Meter Point Connections (MPRNs) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 15 months initial period with options to extend by up to a further 12 months ### Planning Information The University engaged an independent third-party specialist Energy Consultant from Fathom Energy & Environment Ltd. The purpose of this was to provide the University with specialist advice and aid in the development of the University’s requirements and the development of the commercial submission for bidders to respond to. This is to ensure the University is up-to-date with the latest market trends and developments and ensure the University receives competitive tenders and Value for Money. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001029-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | 2027-01-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,525,500 | | Lots value | £10,525,500 | | Awards value | £7,203,651 | | Contracts value | £7,203,651 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ULSTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | COLERAINE | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT52 1SA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POWER NI ENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 7 Jan 2026 at 12:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001029-2026 - 27 Nov 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077792-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050824-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050604-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 11:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050504-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001029-2026 7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077792-2025 27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050824-2025 22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050604-2025 21st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050504-2025 21st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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