---
title: "Provision of electricity supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Provision of electricity supply

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667bc

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## Summary

South Western Railway Limited, based in London, has conducted a procurement process for the provision of electricity supply to its estate, not related to train operations. This procurement was conducted as a direct award, with Npower Commercial Gas Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Coventry, being the recipient. The process falls under the utilities industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is in the Award Phase, with the contract period set to commence on 25th March 2026, following a standstill period ending on 24th March 2026.

This direct award offers business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in electricity supply and energy management services, as it supports continuity of operations at SWR facilities. While the procurement method was direct, highlighting the importance of reliability and existing relationships, it signals potential future opportunities for businesses capable of delivering consistent utilities services to large public undertakings. Suppliers with a robust infrastructure to provide electricity across extensive regions in the UK, ensuring value for money and maintaining operational railway infrastructure safely, would thrive in similar procurement scenarios. The procurement rationale indicates that maintaining continuity and safeguarding against non-contracted tariffs was paramount, illustrating that businesses with an emphasis on reliability would be suited to such contracts.

## Notice

To provide electricity to SWR estate . Not related to train operation (non EC4T)

### Procurement Information

Npower is the contracting authority's incumbent supplier of electricity across the SWR estate. The electricity supply arrangement was originally procured by the former owning group of SWR and remained in place until 30 September 2025. Following SWR's transfer to public ownership, SWR was required to enter into its own contractual arrangements and could not continue to rely on the group contract previously in place. A short-term direct award was therefore implemented with the incumbent supplier to ensure continuity of electricity supply to operational railway infrastructure. This supports the safe operation of stations and facilities for passengers and staff and avoids exposure to non-contracted electricity tariffs, supporting value for money for the public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022281-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,680,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER COMMERCIAL GAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022281-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 17:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022031-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022281-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022031-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npowerbusinesssolutions.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/

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