Tender

Power Purchase Agreements

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, located in Durham, United Kingdom, is managing a tender for "Power Purchase Agreements" under the industry categories of Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services, Business Services, and Environmental Services. The procurement process, which commenced on 8th December 2025, falls under an open procedure with the submission via the OPEN Portal. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 6th February 2026 and the tender period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract value amounts to £72,000 and is linked to the Coxhoe Landfill in County Durham where the power generated is supplied to Northern Powergrid.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in power generation, environmental services, or those with capabilities in architectural and engineering support. Businesses adept at navigating technical assessments and competitive pricing strategies may thrive, given the 60% weight placed on technical prowess and 40% on price within the bid evaluation process. With the contract starting on 1st April 2026, potential for a two-year extension enhances the prospects for sustained business growth and development in energy supply services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Purchase Agreements

Notice Description

Durham County Council operate a power generation plant using landfill gas as the fuel source at Coxhoe Landfill, County Durham. DH6 4RT. The electricity generated at this site is supplied directly to the local distribution network operator, Northern Powergrid. This contract is for the power purchase agreement of this supply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract period is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2-year period. Contract commencement date is 01 April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080559-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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