Published date: 1 August 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Natural gas - 09123000
Electricity - 09310000
Energy and related services - 71314000
Location of contract
NN9 6LT
Value of contract
£30,000
Procurement reference
RTC/ENERGY/2025
Published date
1 August 2025
Closing date
1 September 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 October 2025
Contract end date
30 September 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Raunds Town Council invites tenders for the supply of gas and electricity to its operational properties, in preparation for the expiry of its current energy contract on 30th September 2025. The new contract will begin on 1st October 2025 and will cover all sites managed by the Council.
The Council seeks a reliable and competitively priced energy supplier offering a fixed-term contract of up to three years, inclusive of all standing charges and unit rates for both gas and electricity.
To ensure consistency in evaluation, all quotations must be completed using the pricing template provided in Appendix 3. Submissions that do not follow this format may be excluded from consideration.
Key Details:
Contract Start Date: 1st October 2025
Contract Term: Up to 36 months (to be proposed by the supplier)
Current Contract End Date: 30th September 2025
Tender Opens: 1st August 2025
Submission Deadline: 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025
Expected Decision Date: 9th September 2025
Tender Requirements:
Bidders must provide:
A completed quotation using the template in Appendix 3
Tariff details, contract length, and terms & conditions
Proof of registration and relevant supply licenses
Billing frequency and payment terms
A dedicated contact for contract and service queries
Evidence of experience supplying the public sector or similar clients
While a renewable energy option is not a mandatory requirement, the Council welcomes submissions that include renewable or low-carbon energy as part of the supplier's standard offer.
Submission Instructions:
Tenders can be submitted electronically or in hard copy.
Electronic Submission:
Email all completed documents to: clerk@raunds-tc.gov.uk
Email Subject Line: Tender Submission - Energy Contract 2025
Deadline: No later than 12:00 noon, 1st September 2025
All enquiries should also be directed to this email address.
Late or incomplete submissions, or those not using the prescribed template, may be disqualified.
More information
Attachments
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- RTC Energy Contract Tender-2025#.pdf
- Bidding documents
- Invitation to Tender
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- Appendix 1 - Meter Reading Transactions May 2024-April 2025.zip
- Technical specifications
- Appendix 1 - Meter Reading Transactions May 2024-April 2025
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- Appendix 2 - Site addresses and meter details.pdf
- Technical specifications
- Appendix 2 - Site addresses and meter details
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- Appendix 3 - Quotation Template.xlsx
- Bidding documents
- Appendix 3 - Quotation Template
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Steve Tucker
Address
The Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN9 6LT
England
Telephone
01933622087
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Closing: 1 September 2025, 12pm