--- title: "City College Plymouth - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "City College Plymouth" published: "2026-08-21" --- # City College Plymouth - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026 Buyer: City College Plymouth Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e9ad.json) ## Summary City College Plymouth is procuring fixed electricity and natural gas supply products for a multi-site portfolio across the United Kingdom. The requirement is split between renewable electricity backed by REGO certificates and fixed natural gas, supporting sites with varied consumption profiles. The appointed energy supplier or suppliers will provide the products together with reliable account management, accurate billing and operational support. The college also expects a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligned with its operational and environmental objectives. Ginger Energy Limited is managing the procurement for the college. This is a goods requirement covering utility supply rather than energy consultancy, installation, construction or facilities management services. The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an accelerated open procedure. Enquiries were due by 1 September 2026 at 16:00, and tenders by 4 September 2026 at 16:00. The intended award decision period ends on 11 September 2026. Contracts are due to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with an extension option allowing a maximum end date of 30 September 2030. There are two lots: Electricity (REGO), estimated at £2,453,105 excluding VAT (£2,943,726 including VAT), and Natural Gas (Brown), estimated at £261,895 excluding VAT (£314,274 including VAT). Evaluation is 40% price, 30% service and operation, and 30% product and operational processes. Site additions may be included. This opportunity suits established energy suppliers able to serve a multi-site customer with varied consumption profiles and manage both electricity and natural gas requirements. Suppliers should be able to offer fixed-price structures, provide transparent breakdowns of unit rates, standing charges and other fees, and explain how pricing will apply if additional sites are added. The college is looking for reliable, responsive and scalable operational processes, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and effective risk-management and sustainability practices. Bids must demonstrate how the proposed products and processes deliver value for money throughout the contract and support audit and verification. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. ## Notice Through this tender, the College is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the College's operational and environmental objectives. ### Lot Information Electricity (REGO) Through this tender, the College is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the College's operational and environmental objectives. Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023 Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle. Natural Gas (Brown) The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Brown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023 Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079949-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,715,000 | | Lots value | £2,715,000 | | 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 | City College Plymouth | | Locality | DEVONPORT | | Postcode area | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL1 5QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 21 Aug 2026 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079949-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079949-2026 21st August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651331 Letter Of Authority - GEL - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651332 Form of Tender Electricity - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651333 Form of Tender Gas - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651334 Procurement Specific Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651413 Utility Services Specification Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651412 Letter Of Authority TES - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651414 Invitation to Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651415 Tender Support Document - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=651416 Pricing Submission Template ## Notice URLs - https://gingerenergy.co.uk/ - https://www.cityplym.ac.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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