Scope
Reference
Private Wire Power Purchase Agreement
Description
Private Wire Power Purchase Agreement for United Utility sites - A private wire PPA is an arrangement where electricity is supplied directly from a generator to a United Utilities` sites without using the national grid. This is done via a dedicated cable, allowing for energy delivery.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2025 to 1 October 2030
- 5 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09310000 - Electricity
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Private wire Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), also known as behind-the-meter PPAs
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
None
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 August 2025
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 August 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award decision date (estimated)
16 September 2025
Other information
Payment terms
30-45 days
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Zeynep Koyun
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: Zeynep.Koyun@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility