Scope
Description
United Utilities Water Limited (United Utilities) requires the urgent supply and delivery of four Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support its AMP8 Power Resilience programme. The four systems, to be installed at Adlington, Buckton Castle, Pex Hill, and Cloughbottom, will enhance network resilience and secure compliance with the Climate Change Price Control Deliverables (PCD) by March 2026.
The BESS systems will be manufactured, tested (FAT certified), and delivered in units at Windermere.
Contract 1. Battery Energy Storage Systems
Supplier
Contract value
- £936,544 excluding VAT
- £1,123,852 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 December 2025 to 4 December 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31422000 - Battery packs
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
Urgency (Schedule 5 PA23, para 14)
United Utilities intends to enter into a contract with MJ Quinn Integrated Services Ltd for the urgent manufacture and delivery of four BESS units on the following basis:
The contract concerns the supply of goods that must be delivered within a constrained regulatory timeframe. A change in supplier and competitive tender would result in:
Delays of 4-6 months in installation and commissioning, and
Technical and operational risk to delivery of AMP8 regulatory outcomes.
The supplier has proven capability to deliver compliant systems, having previously delivered seven units for United Utilities.
United Utilities plans to issue a Pre-Market Engagement Notice in Q1 2026 in advance of launching a £20m+ long-term framework tender for delivery of ongoing BESS requirements across multiple sites across the AMP.
Supplier
M J QUINN INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06710178
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDZ-4258-GLPL
Oak House, Overbrook Lane,
Prescot
L34 9FB
United Kingdom
Email: theresa.daniels@mjquinn.co.uk
Website: http://www.mjquinn.co.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Battery Energy Storage Systems
Contracting authority
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366678
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Haweswater House, Lingley Green Avenue
Great Sankey
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility