Scope
Reference
RAD161
Description
Radius Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas for it's communal landlord areas and other buildings.
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 (with the Radius having the option of a further 12 months) is required, anticipated to commence July 2025.
• 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.
The contract will be procured in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(a)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23).
Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract.
The Association reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time.
Radius have considered the use of Lots for this contract and have identified 2 suitable Lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
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 option
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09123000 - Natural gas
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lowest Acceptable Price
Lot 1. Phoenix Gas Region
Description
Radius Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas for it's communal landlord areas and other buildings in Lot 1
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,250,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Ten Towns (Firmus) Region
Description
Radius Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas for it's communal landlord areas and other buildings in Lot 2.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Phoenix Gas Region
Lot 2. Ten Towns (Firmus) Region
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 June 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 June 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Document | Evaluation Price |
Price | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Radius Housing Association
- 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