Planning

Onsite Direct Wire Power Purchase Agreement Pilots

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 11:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement initiative titled "Onsite Direct Wire Power Purchase Agreement Pilots". This project falls under the services category and aims to establish renewable energy supply agreements across up to five sites via on-site direct wire connections. The targeted operational dates are set within the fiscal year 2027/2028, with the contract period expected to span from 4th October 2027 to 3rd October 2042. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Lichfield, the organisation is focusing on enhancing energy resilience while supporting emission reduction aligned with government policy. Business entities interested should note that a future notice date is scheduled for 4th January 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in energy and related services. With a potential gross value nearing £296 million, companies capable of establishing competitive energy prices for long-term agreements (15 to 25 years) may find this project alluring. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation's approach aims to encourage competitive bids to limit price volatility and lower electricity costs, making it a promising venture for energy firms looking to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. Suitable candidates will be those with the infrastructure and expertise to support direct wire connections using MOD land, thereby contributing to the UK's sustainable energy goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Onsite Direct Wire Power Purchase Agreement Pilots

Notice Description

Objectives: The MOD is seeking multiple Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to reduce unit electricity costs, limit price volatility risk from its energy portfolio, increase site energy resilience, and supports emission reduction aligned with Government policy . PPA Type: Renewable energy supply for up to five sites via onsite direct wire connection . Target PPA start date: Target operational dates within FY2027/2028 dependent on site. Sites: Potential sites may include up to five pilot sites suitable for direct wire connection utilising MOD land, shortlisted from a longlist of ~30 identified sites. Tenor: Seeking competitive energy prices for 15 to 25 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018970-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,913,129 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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