Scope
Reference
APX002
Description
Apex Housing are seeking to appoint a suitable Supplier of Natural Gas
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.
• We wish to enter into a 12-month variable contract.
• 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.
• 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.
Apex have considered the use of Lots for this contract and have identified 2 suitable Lots.
Lot 1. Phoenix Network Area
Description
Phoenix Network Area for gas supply
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
Description
Firmus Network Area for gas supply
Contract 1. Lot 1 Phoenix Network Area
Lots
Lot 1. Phoenix Network Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £31,794.90 excluding VAT
- £33,384.65 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09123000 - Natural gas
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Contract 2. Lot 2 Firmus Network Area
Lots
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £598,260.55 excluding VAT
- £628,173.58 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 15 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09123000 - Natural gas
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Phoenix Network Area
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Firmus Network Area
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
LCC GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: NI031142
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLN-2877-YDLY
16 Churchtown Road
Co Tyrone
BT80 9XD
United Kingdom
Email: lynn@gopower.energy
Region: UKN0B - Mid Ulster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Phoenix Network Area
Contract 2. Lot 2 Firmus Network Area
Contracting authority
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
- Companies House: NP000125
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVD-2259-CJZQ
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION 10 Butcher Street
LONDONDERRY
BT48 6HL
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@apex.org.uk
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland