RAD161 - Supply of Natural Gas for Radius Housing

AI Summary

Radius Housing seeks the supply of natural gas to its communal landlord areas and other buildings. The procurement is divided into two regional lots: Lot 1 covering the Phoenix network area and Lot 2 encompassing the Firmus network area.

The successful supplier will be required to provide natural gas on a flexible priced basis with a fixed margin, ensuring all-inclusive pricing excluding VAT, which will be charged at 5%. Group billing is mandatory, along with the provision of an online billing facility or customer portal for ease of access and management. Payments are expected to be processed via Direct Debit, with specific terms to be agreed upon.

Only natural gas suppliers holding a valid license from the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator are eligible to participate in this tender. Tenderers have the option to bid for one or both regional lots. Detailed information regarding gas consumption and site specifics is provided, although minor changes may occur. The contract duration is anticipated to be 12 months, commencing in July 2025, with an option for a further 12-month extension. Radius Housing reserves the right to add additional sites during the contract term.

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 and 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 percent • 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.
UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS WITHIN THE CLARIFICATION: Yes
EVALUATION MECHANISM: MAT
DIRECTIVE: UK
AWARD PER ITEM: No
END OF CLARIFICATION PERIOD: 05/06/2025 16:00
TENDERS OPENING DATE: 09/06/2025 14:30
ALLOW SUPPLIERS TO MAKE AN ONLINE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Yes
MULTIPLE TENDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED: No
CFT INVOLVES: A Public Contract
CONTRACT AWARDED IN LOTS: Yes
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
TENDERS FOR LOTS: All Lots
LOT NAME (1): Phoenix Gas Region
LOT NAME (2): 10 Towns (Firmus) Region

Details

Status:
Awarded
Tender type:
Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Sectors:
09123000 - Natural gas
Place of origin:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Places of performance:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deadline:
Jun 9, 2025, 01:00 PM
Contract duration:
2 years
Publication date:
May 27, 2025
Created date:
May 28, 2025
Update date:
Aug 23, 2025

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