Scope
Reference
RAD161
Description
Outline description and scope of requirements for the Supply of Natural Gas For clarity please see detail below:
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.
• A 12 month contract is required, anticipated to commence on 1st July 2024.
• Gas supply is across multiple regions on a flexible priced basis.
• 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.
• Rates are to be variable with a fixed margin
• 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.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09123000 - Natural gas
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Lot 1. Phoenix Gas Network Area
Description
Properties in the Phoenix Gas Network Area
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
Description
Properties in the Firmus Network Area
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Phoenix Gas Network Area
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
License from the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator to supply natural gas for all the tariffs and regions listed
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Phoenix Gas Network Area
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 June 2025
Enquiry deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Price | Evaluation Price |
Cost | 100% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Radius Housing
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQTY-5785-DJHJ
3 - 7 Redburn Square
Holywood
BT18 9HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland