Planning

University of East Anglia Gas and Electricity - Pre-Market Engagement

  • UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-074920

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05e3a8 (view related notices)

Published 18 November 2025, 4:13pm



Scope

Reference

T030

Description

Inspired has been appointed to act on The University of East Anglia's behalf in all matters relating to the procurement and awarding of the contract(s), including evaluation of bids and recommendation of suppliers following a PA23-compliant process.

We are seeking to engage with Ofgem-registered suppliers ahead of publication of a tender for Flexible Mains Gas and Electricity (two Lots) Contracts for the University with award for up to two (2) suppliers.

To take part in the Pre-Market Engagement we require potential providers to email their contact details to contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk by 12:00 noon on 25th November 2025. There will then be a webinar held at 14:00hrs on 26th November 2025, to which all suppliers who have engaged with the process will receive an invitation.

Total value (estimated)

  • £25,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £30,000,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Engagement

Engagement deadline

25 November 2025

Engagement process description

Inspired has been appointed to act on The University of East Anglia's behalf in all matters relating to the procurement and awarding of the contract(s), including evaluation of bids and recommendation of suppliers following a PA23-compliant process.

We are seeking to engage with Ofgem-registered suppliers ahead of publication of a tender for Flexible Mains Gas and Electricity (two Lots) Contracts for the University with award for up to two (2) suppliers.

To take part in the Pre-Market Engagement we require potential providers to email their contact details to contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk by 12:00 noon on 25th November 2025. There will then be a webinar held at 14:00hrs on 26th November 2025, to which all suppliers who have engaged with the process will receive an invitation.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

8 December 2025


Contracting authority

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

  • Companies House: RC000651

Norwich Research Park

Norwich

NR4 7TJ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Rob Clark

Telephone: 07824076957

Email: contracts@inspiredenergy.co.uk

Website: http://uea.ac.uk

Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government


Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

Inspired Energy Solutions Ltd

Summary of their role in this procurement: Energy Consultancy

  • Companies House: 04005541

Calder House, St Georges Park

Kirkham

PR4 2DZ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Rob Clark

Telephone: 07824076957

Email: rob.clark@inspiredenergy.co.uk

Website: https://inspiredplc.co.uk/

Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire


Contact organisation

Contact Inspired Energy Solutions Ltd for any enquiries.