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title: "Supply of Natural Gas for Apex Housing Association"
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# Supply of Natural Gas for Apex Housing Association

Buyer: APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05acc1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Apex Housing Association, a sub-central government public authority located in Londonderry, United Kingdom, aims to appoint a supplier of natural gas. This tender covers two regional lots: the Phoenix network area and the Firmus network area, with a procurement method following the Open Procedure under The Procurement Act 2023. Apex Housing Association has recently completed the award phase with successful supplier LCC Group Limited, a large company based in County Tyrone. The contract will start on 5 January 2026 and end on 4 January 2027, for the delivery of goods, specifically natural gas, across identified sites. The aggregate gross value of the contracts awarded for both lots are GBP 33384.65 for Lot 1 and GBP 628173.58 for Lot 2, and the assessed bids were concluded on 4 December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in natural gas supply, particularly those licensed by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator. With a 12-month variable contract structure and the potential for adding additional sites during the contract period, it offers scalability for suppliers. Firms capable of providing comprehensive billing solutions, including group billing and customer portals, alongside efficient management of online facilities, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The open procedure allows for inclusive competition among qualified suppliers, making it advantageous for businesses looking to expand their presence in the Northern Ireland energy market.

## Notice

Apex Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas Scope of Services and Specification Summary: * 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. * We wish to enter into a 12-month variable contract. * 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. * 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. The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(a)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time. Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract and have identified 2 suitable Lots.

### Lot Information

Phoenix Network Area

Phoenix Network Area for gas supply

Firmus Network Area

Firmus Network Area for gas supply

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079749-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,221,600 |
| Lots value | £1,221,600 |
| Awards value | £630,054 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDONDERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 6HL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | City Walls |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LCC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09123000 - Natural gas

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079749-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079749-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064182-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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