Notice Information
Notice Title
Long Term Power Purchase Agreements
Notice Description
United Utilities is committed to building a greener energy portfolio that reduces operational carbon emissions and supports our ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As one of the largest water and wastewater service providers in the UK, we operate more than 100 water treatment works and 575 wastewater treatment works across the North West of England. These sites have significant energy demands and require robust power resilience to maintain essential services for our customers. Our operational footprint across the region presents substantial opportunities to integrate low-carbon and renewable energy solutions. Many of our sites have available land or roof space suitable for on-site generation. In addition, we are seeking opportunities for work with existing or upcoming renewable generation assets close to our operational sites to develop private-wire Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Together, these opportunities support our drive to reduce operational emissions and contribute to a greener, stronger, and healthier North West. To advance this ambition, we are seeking long-term Power Purchase Agreements through a procurement process structured into three parts: Part 1: Existing Generation: Low-carbon or renewable generation assets that are currently available--or expected to become available--for private-wire connection within the North West of England. Part 2: Site-Based Development: Low-carbon or renewable generation projects that can be developed on United Utilities-owned land within the region. Part 3: Site-Based Development (Roof-Mounted): Solar PV installations that can be developed on suitable roof areas across United Utilities' property portfolio in the North West. Suppliers may bid for all three parts or select any individual part that aligns with their expertise, capabilities, and experience.
Lot Information
Long Term Power Purchase Agreements Part 1 - Existing or Upcoming Generation (Direct Wire)
Part 1 seeks opportunities from developers and suppliers focused on existing or proposed low-carbon or renewable generation that can power United Utilities' operational sites through a direct-wire connection.
Long Term Power Purchase Agreements Part 2 - UU Site-Based DevelopmentPart 2 provides suppliers with the opportunity to bid for low-carbon and renewable development opportunities on operational land already owned by United Utilities.
Long Term Power Purchase Agreements Part 3 - Site-Based Development (Roof-Mounted)Part 3 provides opportunities for roof-based development on existing operational buildings located on land owned by United Utilities. The resulting generation will supply power for the operation of the designated site.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-064aad
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011185-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Dynamic market
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
65 - Public utilities
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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- CPV Codes
09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09330000 - Solar energy
31121300 - Wind-energy generators
65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
71314000 - Energy and related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Feb 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- 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
- UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Elspeth Fury
- Contact Email
- elspeth.fury@uuplc.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WARRINGTON
- Postcode
- WA5 3LP
- Post Town
- Warrington
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD61 Warrington
- Delivery Location
- TLD North West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Warrington
- Electoral Ward
- Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Westminster Constituency
- Warrington South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011185-2026
6th February 2026 - Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
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