---
title: "Request For Information - SBHA Preferred Utility Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646426"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# Request For Information - SBHA Preferred Utility Supplier

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646426

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Housing Association is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Request For Information - SBHA Preferred Utility Supplier." This initiative focuses on the services industry, specifically aimed at securing electricity and gas supplies for their housing stock, particularly during void tenancy changes. Key details include the buyer's address at South Bridge House, Whinfield Road, Selkirk, UK, with a planned communication notice set for 1st July 2021, allowing interested parties to prepare for the tender. The associated document related to this request can be accessed via the provided hyperlinks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility provision, particularly those offering competitive electricity and gas supply solutions tailored for housing associations. Companies interested in participating should have experience in working with procurement in the public sector, ideally with a background in energy services for residential properties. Engaging with this procurement process may enhance market visibility and foster partnerships within the housing sector, aligning with the Scottish Borders Housing Association's operational needs.

## Notice

As per attached RFI - seeking a partner agent to provide electricity and gas supplies to our housing stock principally during a void tenancy change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408607 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SELKIRK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD7 5DT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408607

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408607&idx=1
  4th March 2021 - RFI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408607
  Request For Information - SBHA Preferred Utility Supplier - As per attached RFI - seeking a partner agent to provide electricity and gas supplies to our housing stock principally during a void tenancy change

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sbha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646426
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=646426

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