---
title: "Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e44

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council seeks to appoint a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the provision of energy, specifically gas and electricity, across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, reflecting transparency and equal opportunity for interested parties. This contract is significant with a financial value of £22,000,000 GBP, aiming for a service commencement on 1st April 2027 and ending by 31st March 2031, with potential extensions totalling up to 8 years. The most recent award was pending as of 13th February 2026, and the tender process consisted of multiple stages including an enquiry deadline on 5th November 2025, and tender submission by 14th November 2025. Cornwall Council, based in Truro, is responsible for managing this contract, offering significant opportunities within the public utilities sector. 

This procurement represents substantial growth potential for businesses in the utilities sector, especially those specialising in large-scale energy supply and management. Considering the robust contract value and the extensive duration, it provides long-term revenue certainty for successful bidders, particularly Laser Energy which has been awarded the contract. Although the market is relatively stable, businesses with innovative energy solutions and flexibility in service provision and asset management should consider this tender. The emphasis on quality and social value suggests that bidders with strong capabilities in sustainable energy practices may effectively compete in this procurement. The overarching goal is a reduction in energy demand, offering companies that specialise in energy efficiency and management the opportunity to offer value-added services throughout the contract term.

## Notice

Cornwall Council seeks to procure a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the supply of gas and electricity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013298-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2033-03-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000,000 |
| Awards value | £22,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013298-2026
- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069991-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058183-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013298-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069991-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058183-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Please refer to Supplying the Southwest to view the full suit of tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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