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Power Purchase Agreements

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 12:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has concluded a public procurement process for a Power Purchase Agreement related to its power generation plant at Coxhoe Landfill, County Durham. The electricity generated using landfill gas as the fuel source is supplied directly to Northern Powergrid. This procurement is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, inspection services, business services, and environmental services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the contract award stage, with the contract being active as of 2nd April 2026. The contract, which can be extended to a maximum of four years, is valued at £58,405.74 and focusses on services. The buying organisation, Durham County Council, serves as a public authority at a sub-central government level and is situated at Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity generation and environmental services, particularly those adept in managing and optimising renewable energy resources. Businesses that have robust capabilities in handling large-scale power supply agreements and that can demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a good chance of competing for similar future opportunities with Durham County Council, provided they can meet the technical criteria and pricing models outlined during tender activities. The open tender process indicates a fair and transparent competition, further enhancing business growth prospects for qualified firms.

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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/031395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£58,405 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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 & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NFPAS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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