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

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Sep 2026 at 15:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Sep 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Aug 2026 at 16:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation procured technical consultancy to support the Ministry of Defence’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) pilot programme and its transition into the next procurement and delivery phase. The work covers procurement and evaluation readiness, development of commercially robust strategies and supporting analysis, and structured negotiations with suppliers. It also includes targeted knowledge transfer to retain expertise and build sustainable in-house capability for delivering PPAs. The service is energy-efficiency consultancy (CPV 71314300), delivered for the MOD in the United Kingdom. The requirement is focused on maintaining momentum across the pilot programme and strengthening the MOD’s ability to take forward future energy provision procurement and delivery.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded by direct award as continuation services, rather than through an open competition. KPMG LLP was selected, and the contract was signed on 23 September 2026. The award value is £300,000 excluding VAT (£360,000 including VAT). The contract runs from 28 September 2026 to 28 March 2027, with an extension option of up to three months; the award information allows for an extension costing £50,000 per month, capped at £150,000. The stated basis for the direct award was that KPMG had already developed programme expertise, strategies and supporting materials, and replacing it would duplicate work and risk delay. The procurement was not divided into substantive lots.

For suppliers seeking comparable MOD work, this award shows demand for specialist technical and commercial advice on power purchase agreements, energy procurement and supplier negotiations. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a strong grasp of PPA programme requirements and the ability to turn technical, commercial and legal analysis into robust procurement strategies, evaluation materials and negotiation support. The buyer valued continuity, detailed knowledge of the programme and the ability to preserve and build on work already completed. Suppliers would therefore need to show how they can transfer expertise efficiently, maintain delivery momentum and manage the risks of onboarding and rebuilding programme outputs. Knowledge transfer is also part of the requirement: relevant experience should include leaving the public-sector team with the expertise and sustainable internal capability to continue PPA delivery.

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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

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/092005-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 28 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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