The Supply of Electricity to MOD sites in Northern Ireland
The contract covers the supply of commercial and domestic electricity to Ministry of Defence establishments throughout Northern Ireland, procured by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence body responsible for managing, maintaining and operating the defence estate. The supplier will provide a complete electricity supply service for approximately 30.1 GWh of annual consumption across 23 half-hourly and 110 non-half-hourly meters, including meter registration, account management, accurate and timely billing, invoicing, consumption data management, customer service, sustainability reporting, carbon-reduction support and contract management. The portfolio includes military, training, operational, administrative, technical, storage, communications and security facilities, as well as service family accommodation and other authorised residential properties. The estimated contract value is £25,886,000 excluding VAT, for an initial 24 months with two possible 12-month extensions, giving a maximum duration of 48 months. The critical qualification requirement is that the bidder must be a suitably qualified and experienced electricity supplier capable of securely and reliably managing the full MOD meter portfolio.
Buyer: Defence Infrastructure Organisation. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £25.9m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland, Staffordshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Electricity (09310000)
From the official notice
PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Months. Annual Consumption: Approximately 30.1 GWh. Meter Portfolio: 23 Half-Hourly, 110 Non-Half-Hourly. Portfolio Coverage: Commercial and Domestic Electricity Supplies. Geographic Scope: MOD Sites throughout Northern Ireland. Pricing model: Variable price, cost-plus. Award Basis: Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). Evaluation Split: Technical 50%, Commercial 40%, Social Value 10%. Estimated Total Contract Value: £25,886,000 excluding VAT. 1. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY The Contracting Authority is the Ministry of Defence (MOD), acting through the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The DIO is responsible for supporting defence outputs through the management, maintenance, development and operation of the defence estate. The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced electricity supplier to deliver commercial and domestic electricity supply services to MOD establishments throughout Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence seeks a supplier capable of delivering secure, reliable, value-for-money electricity services across the Northern Ireland defence estate whilst supporting defence outputs, operational resilience, sustainability objectives and effective stewardship of public funds. 2. PROCUREMENT REFERENCE Procurement Reference: 715787474. 3. BACKGROUND The Ministr...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £25.9m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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