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Published 28 Aug 2025, 16:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Tender for Provision of Various Commercial Insurance Policies for Gas Network Operator - 2025

Official notice

Authority: Phoenix Energy Group Ltd (Public body)

14 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilities
Published estimate£1,159,500total for 14 lots · £1,159,500 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 26 Sept 2025awarded 14 Nov 2025
Awarded to Axa Insurance UK PLC +9 more14 awards
Contract term 1 yrends 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2025

What is being bought14 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

There are 14 separate Insurance Polices required and so this tender is divided into 14 Lots, namely:

LOT NO. 1 - COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE

LOT NO. 2 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCE

LOT NO. 3 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCE

LOT NO. 4 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCE

LOT NO. 5 - MOTOR FLEET INSURANCE

LOT NO. 6 - PROPERTY INSURANCE

LOT NO. 7 - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCE

LOT NO. 8 - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

LOT NO. 9 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCE

LOT NO. 10 - COMPUTER INSURANCE

LOT NO. 11 - TERRORISM INSURANCE

LOT NO. 12 - CRIME INSURANCE

LOT NO. 13 - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

LOT NO. 14 - CYBER INSURANCE

  • How the procedure runs: This tender process is being conducted by Marsh Limited on behalf of Phoenix Energy Holdings Ltd. Those interested parties that wish to be considered for inclusion in the tender process must first express their interest by e-mail to [email protected] stating which particular Lot (one or more) that they wish to be considered for and provide a brief summary of their particular experience within that specific area. Expressions of interest must be received by no later than 16:00hrs on the 26.09.2025. It is deemed the responsibility of each interested Party to ensure that their e-mail registering such interest is received. Those Parties that have registered an interest in line with the above and have clearly demonstrated appropriate expererience shall then be invited to proceed to the next stage - a competitive tender process. A tender process shall take place for each individual Lot following which the most advantageous offer shall be determined. This determination shall be based upon the tender offer received and subsequent negotiations. Albeit not all tendering organisations shall be invited to proceed to the negotiation stage. Note, all Insurance Policies shall be in the name of: Phoenix Energy Group Holdings Limited (and its subsidiaries) t/as Phoenix Energy Group Ltd and Phoenix Energy Services Ltd save for Professional Indemnity which shall be in the name of Phoenix Energy Services Ltd.

CPV: Insurance services

Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure

14 lots · all with a published value (£1,159,500 together)
Lot #1COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£175,000

As outlined in Insurance Tender Summary document.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £175,000 exc. VAT · £175,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Lot #2EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£50,000

Excess Layer Public/Products liability (1st layer) insurance to follow the Primary Insurer

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    The most advantageous tender offer received.

    shortlisting
Lot #3EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£22,000

Excess Layer Public & Products Liability (2nd Layer) insurance to follow the Underlying Insurer

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £22,000 exc. VAT · £22,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Lot #4EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£75,000

Excess Layer Public & Products Liability (3rd Layer) insurance to follow the Underlying Insurer

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £75,000 exc. VAT · £75,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Lot #5MOTOR FLEET INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£90,000

Comprehensive Cover. Business use of the Policyholder, Social Domestic & Pleasure and Carriage of Own Goods. For any authorised driver with the permission of the policyholder.

Approximately 90 vehicles - both cars and LCV.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £90,000 exc. VAT · £90,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #6PROPERTY INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£45,000

Insurance cover in respect of Property and asociated costs.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £45,000 exc. VAT · £45,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #7ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£1,000

Office Passenger Lifts - Engineering Inspection Service.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £1,000 exc. VAT · £1,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #8BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£650,000

To indemnify the Insured for the business interruption following physical loss or physical damage to the property both onshore and offshore providing such physical loss or physical damage would be insured under Section 1 if the insured owned such property.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £650,000 exc. VAT · £650,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #9PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£5,000

Insured Persons: All Directors & Employees of the insured, resident in the UK. Journey Description: Extended Business travel outside of Country of Domicile (Any trip in connection with the Business outside of the Country of Domicile including days that are added by the Insured Person for personal reasons)

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £5,000 exc. VAT · £5,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #10COMPUTER INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£2,000

Insurance in relation to damage to computer hardware etc.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £2,000 exc. VAT · £2,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #11TERRORISM INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£7,000

Insurance in relation to a terrorist-related event.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £7,000 exc. VAT · £7,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #12CRIME INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£20,000

Insurance cover in connection with criminal events.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £20,000 exc. VAT · £20,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #13PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£2,500

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Downstream Engineering area of the Group (Phoenix Energy Services Ltd only).

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £2,500 exc. VAT · £2,500 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting
Lot #14CYBER INSURANCEAwardedRenewal 1 yrPublished value£15,000

Insurance cover in relation to a cyber-related incident.

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 (1 yr) · up to 30 Nov 2028 with extensionsValue: £15,000 exc. VAT · £15,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: Whilst the initial term for each Policy will be a 12 month period, consideration may be given to those Providers that can offer a suitable longer term arrangement.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Those that demonstrate the most suitable experience.

    shortlisting

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: There is no maximum number of Lots that a supplier may bid for.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
28 Aug 2025, 16:55 BST
Last source update
10 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 7 Nov 2025
Authority reference
Project Ref 28845
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-052169
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Insurance services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fc6 Find a Tender
How it runs

This tender process is being conducted by Marsh Limited on behalf of Phoenix Energy Holdings Ltd.

Those interested parties that wish to be considered for inclusion in the tender process must first express their interest by e-mail to [email protected] stating which particular Lot (one or more) that they wish to be considered for and provide a brief summary of their particular experience within that specific area.

Expressions of interest must be received by no later than 16:00hrs on the 26.09.2025. It is deemed the responsibility of each interested Party to ensure that their e-mail registering such interest is received.

Those Parties that have registered an interest in line with the above and have clearly demonstrated appropriate expererience shall then be invited to proceed to the next stage - a competitive tender process.

A tender process shall take place for each individual Lot following which the most advantageous offer shall be determined.

This determination shall be based upon the tender offer received and subsequent negotiations. Albeit not all tendering organisations shall be invited to proceed to the negotiation stage.

Note, all Insurance Policies shall be in the name of: Phoenix Energy Group Holdings Limited (and its subsidiaries) t/as Phoenix Energy Group Ltd and Phoenix Energy Services Ltd save for Professional Indemnity which shall be in the name of Phoenix Energy Services Ltd.

How it was run

Official notice
Requests to participate (first stage)
26 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission deadline
26 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Expressions of interest to be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 26th September 2025 via e-mail to: [email protected].

Timeline

28 Aug 2025 → 19 Dec 2025 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Aug 2025, 16:55 BST
  2. Clarification questions by398 days ago
    19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline391 days ago
    26 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by349 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent343 days ago
    14 Nov 2025
  6. Contract starts326 days ago
    1 Dec 2025
  7. Latest notice published316 days ago
    10 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT
  8. Standstill ends307 days ago
    19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Aug 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Aug 2025, 16:55 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    2 Sept 2025, 15:58 BST
    UK4
  3. Contract award notice published
    10 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT
    UK6
  4. Contract signature expected
    10 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  5. Contract signature expected
    22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
Published amendments (1)

Procedure type Competitive flexible procedure By way of confirmation, Expressions of interest must be received by no later than 12:00hrs on the 26.09.2025. (Whilst this time and date was also stated in the original Notice, one reference was made to 16:00 hours which is incorrect.)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 14
Awarded value £1,114,77014 awards exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE1 award
Axa Insurance UK PLCLOT NO. 1 - COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: An extension may be awarded should commercial terms prove favourable to do so.£145,60014 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCE1 award
LIBERTY GROUP INVESTMENTS LIMITEDLOT NO. 2 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 1ST LAYER INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based on commercial terms£39,10214 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCE1 award
QBELOT NO. 3 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY 2ND LAYER INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms.£19,60014 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 4 · EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCE1 award
ChubbLOT NO. 4 - EXCESS LAYER PUBLIC & PRODCUTS LIABILITY 3RD LAYER INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£57,31214 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 5 · MOTOR FLEET INSURANCE1 award
QBELOT NO. 5 - MOTOR FLEET INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£105,84014 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 6 · PROPERTY INSURANCE1 award
Intact InsuranceLOT NO. 6 - PROPERTY INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£23,57214 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 7 · ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCE1 award
Allianz EngineeringLOT NO. 7 - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£1,08114 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 8 · BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE1 award
Axa Insurance UK PLCLOT NO. 8 - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE22 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£676,98114 Nov 2025standstill to 19 Dec 2025Standstill
Lot 9 · PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCE1 award
ChubbLOT NO. 9 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT & TRAVEL INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£4,26714 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 10 · COMPUTER INSURANCE1 award
Royal Sun Alliance Insurance PLCLOT NO. 10 - COMPUTER INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£2,08914 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 11 · TERRORISM INSURANCE1 award
Globe Underwriting LtdLOT NO. 11 - TERRORISM INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£8,24414 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 12 · CRIME INSURANCE1 award
Intact InsuranceLOT NO. 12 - CRIME INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£5,60014 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 13 · PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE1 award
Tokio Marine HCCLOT NO. 13 - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£2,43614 Nov 2025Awarded
Lot 14 · CYBER INSURANCE1 award
CFC UnderwritingLOT NO. 14 - CYBER INSURANCE10 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026 · up to 30 Nov 2027Extensions: Based upon commercial terms£23,04414 Nov 2025Awarded

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD

Contracting authorityPrivate utilityNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NI032809 · GB-PPON: PCWW-4338-WNBR 197 Airport Road West, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT3 9EDContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

11 commercial parties on the notice
  • AXA INSURANCE UK PLCAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00078950GB-PPON: PGTR-7193-XLVD 20 Gracechurch Street, London, London, EC3V 0BGContact email
  • Allianz EngineeringAwarded supplier 57 Ladymead, Guildford, South East, GU1 1DBContact email
  • CFC UnderwritingAwarded supplier 8 Bishopsgate, London, London, EC2N 4BQContact email
  • ChubbAwarded supplier 40 Leadenhall Street, London, London, EC3A 2BJContact email
  • Globe Underwriting LtdAwarded supplier 6 Bevis Marks, London, London, EC3A 7BAContact email
  • Intact InsuranceAwarded supplier Artola House, 91-97 Victoria street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4PBContact email
  • Intact InsuranceAwarded supplier 22 Bishopsgate, London, London, EC2N 4BQContact email
  • Intact InsuranceAwarded supplier Artola House, 91-97 Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4PBContact email
  • LibertyAwarded supplier 20 Fenchurch Street, London, London, EC3M 3AWContact email
  • QBEAwarded supplier 30 Fenchurch Street, London, London, EC3M 3BDContact email
  • Tokio Marine HCCAwarded supplier 1 Aldgate, London, London, EC3N 1REContact email

Official documents & specifications (17)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

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