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Technical Support Provider to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Pilot Programme

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

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13 Aug 2026 at 16:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, part of central government, procured technical consultancy support for the Ministry of Defence’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Pilot Programme. The service is intended to maintain progress across the PPA pilots and support the transition into the next phase of procurement and delivery. Its scope includes procurement and evaluation readiness, commercially robust strategies, supporting analysis, structured negotiations, and knowledge transfer to strengthen the MOD’s long-term PPA delivery capability and in-house expertise. The requirement is classified as energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV 71314300). Services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement covered one requirement, with KPMG LLP identified as the supplier selected for the work.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award as continuation and additional services closely linked to existing PPA pilot support. KPMG LLP was selected. The awarded value is £300,000 excluding VAT and £360,000 including VAT. The contract period runs from 11 September 2026 to 28 February 2027, with a stated maximum extent to 31 May 2027. A three-month extension option covers both time and cost. The direct award rationale cites KPMG’s established technical, commercial and legal expertise, existing programme knowledge, work on documentation and evaluation materials, and the cost, delay and delivery risks of transferring the requirement to another supplier. The award is above the applicable threshold.

This procurement indicates demand for specialist consultancy supporting public-sector energy procurement and Power Purchase Agreement programmes. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation would need credible technical, commercial and legal capability, with particular strength in procurement strategy, evaluation design, commercial analysis and supplier negotiations. Experience of developing programme documentation, commercial artefacts, negotiation approaches and procurement-readiness materials would be relevant. The requirement also favours suppliers able to transfer knowledge effectively and build sustainable in-house capability, while maintaining continuity across a complex programme. A strong understanding of MOD requirements, public-sector governance and energy-related procurement would help establish credibility. The selected supplier’s position also shows the importance of demonstrable subject-matter expertise and the capacity to support delivery through a critical transition between pilot activity and wider procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support Provider to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Pilot Programme

Notice Description

Provision of technical services support to the MOD to maintain momentum across the PPA Pilots Programme and enable a successful transition into the next phase of procurement and delivery. The requirement will support the MOD in achieving procurement and evaluation readiness, including the development of commercially robust strategies, supporting analysis, and structured supplier negotiations. The service will also strengthen the MOD's enduring PPA delivery capability through targeted knowledge transfer, ensuring the retention of critical expertise and the development of sustainable in-house capacity. Value of the requested Consultancy services PS300,000.00 (Ex Vat) The services will be supplied via a Direct Award to KPMG as continuation services contract. The CPV code is:71314300

Procurement Information

Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 - Additional Services Required The Authority seeks to directly award this requirement to KPMG on the basis that the services constitute additional services closely linked to, and a continuation of, support already being delivered under existing arrangements in relation to the PPA Pilots Programme. KPMG has provided specialist technical, commercial and legal support throughout the development of the PPA pilot activities and has established significant subject matter expertise, understanding of MOD requirements, and knowledge of the emerging procurement strategies. As part of this work, KPMG is currently developing key programme documentation, commercial artefacts, evaluation materials and negotiation approaches with support from its specialist legal and technical advisors. Engaging an alternative supplier at this stage would require a significant transfer of knowledge and duplication of work already undertaken. This would result in additional cost to the Authority through procurement activity, onboarding, familiarisation and redevelopment of existing outputs. It would also create a risk of delay to critical programme milestones and adversely impact the Authority's readiness for the next phase of procurement and supplier engagement. The continuity of KPMG's support provides the most efficient and effective means of maintaining programme momentum, preserving the value of work already completed, and ensuring that ongoing activities are delivered in a coherent and consistent manner. Furthermore, KPMG's established understanding of the programme reduces delivery risk and supports the timely achievement of MOD objectives. A direct award in these circumstances represents the most economically advantageous approach, avoiding unnecessary duplication of effort, minimising programme risk, and ensuring continuity of specialist expertise during a critical phase of the PPA Pilots Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e3e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077384-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG LLP

Further Information

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