Scope
Reference
PRN26009
Description
Choice Housing Ireland are currently preparing to initiate a procurement process in 2026 to establish one or more contracts for the Supply of Landlord Natural Gas. Prior to initiating the procurement exercise we wish to engage with the market to:
provide suppliers with an initial awareness of the planned tender opportunity and business requirement;
gain insight to the current market;
provide Choice with confidence around deliverability and implementation;
inform the procurement strategy;
prepare the market for the forthcoming procurement;
ensure that the procurement and contract are attractive to the market and encourage competition.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2027
- Possible extension to 2 October 2028
- 2 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 09121000 - Coal gas, mains gas or similar gases
- 09123000 - Natural gas
- 24100000 - Gases
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65210000 - Gas distribution
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 March 2026
Engagement process description
The Pre-Market Engagement documentation is available on eTendersNI. If you are not already registered on eTendersNI, please register your organisation onto the portal to access the documentation. We require your submission to be issued on this portal by the deadline which is 12 noon on 12th March 2026.
Contracting authority
Choice Housing Ireland Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZV-8413-XBMQ
37-41 May Street
Belfast
BT1 4DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland