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title: "Battery Energy Storage Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef61"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
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# Battery Energy Storage Systems

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef61

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited has awarded a contract for the urgent supply and delivery of four Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support the AMP8 Power Resilience programme. This project aims to enhance network resilience across several sites including Adlington, Buckton Castle, Pex Hill, and Cloughbottom, with full compliance required by March 2026. The contract was awarded to M J Quinn Integrated Services Limited and is valued at approximately £1.12 million, covering the period from 5th December 2025 to 4th December 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award due to urgency, ensuring timely delivery within the regulatory framework. This procurement falls within the utilities sector and is classified under the goods category.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in energy storage, battery manufacturing, and utility services. Specifically, businesses with proven experience in delivering compliant BESS units can consider participating in future tenders, as United Utilities intends to launch a £20 million long-term framework in Q1 2026. The direct award method reflects an existing relationship and proven capabilities of M J Quinn Integrated Services Limited, suggesting that future procurement processes may value established performance and reliability. This scenario is well-suited for SMEs with experience in technical systems manufacturing and testing, offering a platform for demonstrating competitiveness in utility resilience technology.

## Notice

United Utilities Water Limited (United Utilities) requires the urgent supply and delivery of four Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support its AMP8 Power Resilience programme. The four systems, to be installed at Adlington, Buckton Castle, Pex Hill, and Cloughbottom, will enhance network resilience and secure compliance with the Climate Change Price Control Deliverables (PCD) by March 2026. The BESS unit systems will be manufactured, tested (FAT certified), and delivered by delivered at Windermere.

### Procurement Information

Urgency (Schedule 5 PA23, para 14) United Utilities intends to enter into a contract with MJ Quinn Integrated Services Ltd for the urgent manufacture and delivery of four BESS units on the following basis: The contract concerns the supply of goods that must be delivered within a constrained regulatory timeframe. A change in supplier and competitive tender would result in: Delays of 4-6 months in installation and commissioning, and Technical and operational risk to delivery of AMP8 regulatory outcomes. The supplier has proven capability to deliver compliant systems, having previously delivered seven units for United Utilities. United Utilities plans to issue a Pre-Market Engagement Notice in Q1 2026 in advance of launching a PS20m+ long-term framework tender for delivery of ongoing BESS requirements across multiple sites across the AMP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080288-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £936,544 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M J QUINN INTEGRATED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31422000 - Battery packs

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080288-2025
- 5 Dec 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080017-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080288-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080017-2025
  5th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mjquinn.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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