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Flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity and Gas for the University of East Anglia 2025

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Buyer Address: Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UKH15, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@uea.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: 07824076957

Buyer Name: Inspired

Buyer Address: Calder House, St Georges Park, Kirkham, UKD45, PR4 2DZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Rob Clark

Contact Email: contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
25000000.0 GBP
Gross: 30000000 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 14:32
Deadline
22 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of East Anglia are looking to enter into supply agreements for the flexible Procurement and Supply of Electricity and Gas with up to two Providers. The Contract Agreement is being tendered on UEA’s behalf by Inspired Ltd (“Inspired”). This opportunity is being tendered with two Lots • Lot 1 - Electricity • Lot 2 - Mains Gas The Contract Agreements will cover the period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028 and with two 12 month extension options up to September 2030. Extension periods are outlined under the headline information section. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2 - 2025/S 000-074920) was published on 18th November 2025 on the CDP, and a supplier day was held on 26th November 2025. The pre-market engagement has helped to shape the ITT to meet the University's needs and the ability of the marketplace to respond to them.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/inspired/aspx/Home

Link Description: All tender documents can be downloaded from the In-Tend Portal

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081558-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Electricity

Lot Description: Flexible procured electricity

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 0

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 0

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Gas

Lot Description: Flexible procured gas

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 0

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 0

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: All tender documents can be downloaded from the In-Tend Portal

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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