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Published 17 Aug 2026, 20:07 BST

Official UK procurement notice

DCWW2109 Energy Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Public body)

4 lotsGoodsCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitableAccelerated
Sectors: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy (09)Repair & Maintenance (50)Public utilities (65)
+1 moreIT Services & Software (72)
 Delivery: North West (UKD)West Midlands (UKG)South West (UKK)
+1 moreWales (UKL)
Published estimate£1,107,000,000total for 4 lots · £1,107,000,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 11 Sept 2026
Lots 4see the lot list below
Contract term Varies by lotfirst lot 5 yrs from 1 Apr 2027 · see each lot

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (DCC) is re-procuring its principal energy contracts in four lots. Lot 1, electricity import and export: supply to circa 4,400 MPANs, flexible purchasing and price-fixing services, PPA sleeving, export route to market and settlement. Lot 2, gas import: non-domestic supply of circa 67.8 GWh per annum, purchasing and price-fixing services against DCC instructions, and all industry arrangements required to deliver supply. Lot 3, gas export: purchase and offtake of biomethane injected into the gas distribution network, circa 45.8 GWh per annum. Lot 4, metering services: HH and NHH MOP, data collection and aggregation and successor MHHS roles, NHH remediation and AMR upgrade programmes, gas metering and sub-metering.

The contract term for every lot runs from that lot's commencement date to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years, exercisable at DCC's sole discretion. All lots are co-terminous, with the initial period ending 31 March 2032. Commencement is 1 April 2027 for Lots 1, 2 and 4, and 1 July 2027 for Lot 3.

Suppliers may bid for any number of lots. Each lot bid is priced and evaluated independently and is independently awardable.

  • How the procedure runs: This notice invites requests to participate. Suppliers must satisfy the Conditions of Participation, which are set out in the participation pack issued with this notice and assessed predominantly on a pass/fail basis. All suppliers satisfying the Conditions of Participation for a lot are invited to tender for that lot. Each lot is then tendered in rounds. The initial tender round is assessed 70% Quality / 30% Commercial, with a quality gate applied to high-importance criteria. Between 2 (intended minimum) and 4 (maximum) suppliers per lot progress beyond the initial round. Where two or more suppliers are tied at the last progressing place, all tied suppliers progress and the maximum of four may be exceeded to that extent only. DCC may continue with fewer suppliers, including where necessary a single supplier, where lawful and appropriate. DCC may, per lot, conduct no more than one additional intermediate tender round before progression, or may proceed directly to the final round. The final tender round is evaluated afresh at 50% Quality / 50% Commercial and determines the most advantageous tender for each lot. Each lot has its own progression and award decision. DCC intends to conduct clarification and structured negotiation with suppliers progressing through the tender rounds. Award criteria will not be altered through negotiation; refinement is undertaken under section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023. Full details are set out in the participation pack.

CPV: Data collection and collation services · Electricity · Meter reading service · Natural gas · Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value (£1,102,100,000 together)
Lot #1Electricity import and exportRenewal 5 yrsPublished value£1,050,000,000

Electricity import and export: supply to circa 4,400 MPANs, flexible purchasing and price-fixing services, PPA sleeving, export route to market and settlement

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2037 with extensionsValue: £1,050,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,050,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North West, West Midlands, South West, Wales
Extensions: The contract term for every lot runs from that lot's commencement date to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years, exercisable at DCC's sole discretion. Options are exercisable per lot and independently. Where exercised, expiry moves from 31 March 2032 to 31 March 2035 and then to 31 March 2037. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. DCC may also purchase additional volumes and services within the scope of each lot as its estate changes, including supply to new or altered supply points and metering services at additional or replacement meters. For Lot 4 (Metering services), DCC may agree an earlier commencement date for defined improvement activities ahead of 1 April 2027, and the half-hourly data collection and aggregation element phases into the Lot 4 contract from April 2028. · The contract may be extended at DCC's sole discretion by 3 years (to 31 March 2035) and then by a further 2 years (to 31 March 2037). Each extension option is exercisable separately, and options are exercised per lot and independently of any other lot. DCC is not obliged to exercise any option. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. Extensions would be used where continuing the arrangements represents value for money and supports service continuity across DCC's energy estate.
09310000 Electricity
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must hold the licences and industry accreditations required to supply electricity in Great Britain, including an electricity supply licence, and must demonstrate financial standing in accordance with the Financial Assessment Criteria issued with the participation pack. Insurance at the levels stated in the procurement documents must be held, or committed to be obtained, by contract commencement. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook for this lot, including capability in flexible purchasing and trading, settlement, and support for DCC's generation, PPA and export arrangements. Health and safety competence is assessed in accordance with the criteria issued with the pack; accreditation with a listed scheme or an equivalent recognised standard is accepted. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

Lot #2Gas importRenewal 5 yrsPublished value£27,600,000

Gas import: non-domestic gas supply of circa 67.8 GWh per annum to DCC's gas supply points, including purchasing and price-fixing services against DCC instructions, and all industry arrangements required to deliver supply. Gas meter reading and maintenance services sit within Lot 4 (Metering services). Commencement 1 April 2027; initial period to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years exercisable at DCC's sole discretion.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2037 with extensionsValue: £27,600,000 exc. VAT · £27,600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North West, West Midlands, South West, Wales
Extensions: The contract term for every lot runs from that lot's commencement date to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years, exercisable at DCC's sole discretion. Options are exercisable per lot and independently. Where exercised, expiry moves from 31 March 2032 to 31 March 2035 and then to 31 March 2037. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. DCC may also purchase additional volumes and services within the scope of each lot as its estate changes, including supply to new or altered supply points and metering services at additional or replacement meters. For Lot 4 (Metering services), DCC may agree an earlier commencement date for defined improvement activities ahead of 1 April 2027, and the half-hourly data collection and aggregation element phases into the Lot 4 contract from April 2028. · The contract may be extended at DCC's sole discretion by 3 years (to 31 March 2035) and then by a further 2 years (to 31 March 2037). Each extension option is exercisable separately, and options are exercised per lot and independently of any other lot. DCC is not obliged to exercise any option. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. Extensions would be used where continuing the arrangements represents value for money and supports service continuity across DCC's energy estate.
09123000 Natural gas
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must hold the licences and industry accreditations required to supply gas in Great Britain, including a gas supply licence, and must demonstrate financial standing in accordance with the Financial Assessment Criteria issued with the participation pack. Insurance at the levels stated in the procurement documents must be held, or committed to be obtained, by contract commencement. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook for this lot, including capability in gas purchasing, price-fixing and supply operations. Health and safety competence is assessed in accordance with the criteria issued with the pack; accreditation with a listed scheme or an equivalent recognised standard is accepted. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

Lot #3Gas exportRenewal 4 yrs 9 moSMEPublished value£20,000,000

Gas export: purchase and offtake of biomethane injected by DCC into the gas distribution network (gas-to-grid), circa 45.8 GWh per annum and circa 447 GWh over the maximum contract term. Under this lot the Supplier purchases biomethane from DCC as principal for onward sale into the gas market, so consideration flows from the Supplier to DCC rather than from DCC to the Supplier. The Supplier's remuneration may arise through management or transaction fees, trading margins or spreads, deductions, retained amounts or other elements of the sale-price methodology, to be established through this competition. The estimated value stated for this lot is the gross market value of the biomethane expected to be transacted, stated inclusive of VAT at the currently applicable 20% rate; it is not an estimate of the Supplier's remuneration and does not represent expenditure by DCC, and DCC gives no warranty as to future volumes or market prices. Commencement 1 July 2027; initial period to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years exercisable at DCC's sole discretion.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (4 yrs 9 mo) · up to 31 Mar 2037 with extensionsValue: £20,000,000 exc. VAT · £24,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North West, West Midlands, South West, WalesEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract term for every lot runs from that lot's commencement date to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years, exercisable at DCC's sole discretion. Options are exercisable per lot and independently. Where exercised, expiry moves from 31 March 2032 to 31 March 2035 and then to 31 March 2037. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. DCC may also purchase additional volumes and services within the scope of each lot as its estate changes, including supply to new or altered supply points and metering services at additional or replacement meters. For Lot 4 (Metering services), DCC may agree an earlier commencement date for defined improvement activities ahead of 1 April 2027, and the half-hourly data collection and aggregation element phases into the Lot 4 contract from April 2028. · The contract may be extended at DCC's sole discretion by 3 years (to 31 March 2035) and then by a further 2 years (to 31 March 2037). Each extension option is exercisable separately, and options are exercised per lot and independently of any other lot. DCC is not obliged to exercise any option. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. Extensions would be used where continuing the arrangements represents value for money and supports service continuity across DCC's energy estate.
09123000 Natural gas
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must hold, or have in place, the licences and industry arrangements required to purchase, ship and sell gas in Great Britain, including a gas shipper licence or an arrangement with a licensed gas shipper, and must demonstrate financial standing in accordance with the Financial Assessment Criteria issued with the participation pack. Insurance at the levels stated in the procurement documents must be held, or committed to be obtained, by contract commencement. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook for this lot, including capability in the offtake and sale of biomethane, shipper operations and revenue reporting. Health and safety competence is assessed in accordance with the criteria issued with the pack; accreditation with a listed scheme or an equivalent recognised standard is accepted. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

Lot #4Metering servicesRenewal 5 yrsPublished value£4,500,000

Metering services: HH and NHH meter operator (MOP), data collection and aggregation and successor MHHS roles, NHH remediation and AMR upgrade programmes, gas metering and sub-metering across DCC's estate. Through this lot DCC will contractualise a remediation programme with measurable outcomes and an enduring data-quality service. Commencement 1 April 2027; DCC may agree an earlier commencement date limited to defined improvement activities (such as remediation planning, surveys, estate validation and preparatory AMR upgrade work) so that estate improvement proceeds in parallel with incumbent close-out. The current half-hourly data collection and aggregation arrangement runs to April 2028 and that element phases into this contract at that date. Initial period to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years exercisable at DCC's sole discretion.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2037 with extensionsValue: £4,500,000 exc. VAT · £5,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North West, West Midlands, South West, Wales
Extensions: The contract term for every lot runs from that lot's commencement date to 31 March 2032, with extension options of 3 years and then a further 2 years, exercisable at DCC's sole discretion. Options are exercisable per lot and independently. Where exercised, expiry moves from 31 March 2032 to 31 March 2035 and then to 31 March 2037. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. DCC may also purchase additional volumes and services within the scope of each lot as its estate changes, including supply to new or altered supply points and metering services at additional or replacement meters. For Lot 4 (Metering services), DCC may agree an earlier commencement date for defined improvement activities ahead of 1 April 2027, and the half-hourly data collection and aggregation element phases into the Lot 4 contract from April 2028. · The contract may be extended at DCC's sole discretion by 3 years (to 31 March 2035) and then by a further 2 years (to 31 March 2037). Each extension option is exercisable separately, and options are exercised per lot and independently of any other lot. DCC is not obliged to exercise any option. Supplier fixed fees are held firm for the initial period and are reviewed on exercise of an extension option only by cumulative CPI over that period. In addition, DCC may agree an earlier commencement date for this lot, limited to defined improvement activities, as described in the lot description. Extensions would be used where continuing the arrangements represents value for money and supports service continuity across DCC's energy estate.
50411300 Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters65500000 Meter reading service72314000 Data collection and collation services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers must hold the industry accreditations and qualifications required to perform the metering roles in scope, including meter operator and data collection and aggregation accreditation and their successor roles under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement arrangements, and must demonstrate financial standing in accordance with the Financial Assessment Criteria issued with the participation pack. Insurance at the levels stated in the procurement documents must be held, or committed to be obtained, by contract commencement. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook for this lot, including capability in meter operation, data collection and aggregation, meter data quality remediation and AMR installation programmes. Health and safety competence is assessed in accordance with the criteria issued with the pack; accreditation with a listed scheme or an equivalent recognised standard is accepted. Full conditions are set out in the Conditions of Participation workbook issued with this notice.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Aug 2026, 20:07 BST
Last source update
17 Aug 2026, 20:07 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 4 Jan 2027
Authority reference
DCWW2109 Energy Services
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078316
Accelerated
Pre-selected tenderers - utilities/not central government
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Data collection and collation servicesElectricityMeter reading serviceNatural gasRepair and maintenance services of electricity meters
Delivery area
North West (UKD)West Midlands (UKG)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e60e Find a Tender
How it runs

This notice invites requests to participate. Suppliers must satisfy the Conditions of Participation, which are set out in the participation pack issued with this notice and assessed predominantly on a pass/fail basis. All suppliers satisfying the Conditions of Participation for a lot are invited to tender for that lot.

Each lot is then tendered in rounds. The initial tender round is assessed 70% Quality / 30% Commercial, with a quality gate applied to high-importance criteria. Between 2 (intended minimum) and 4 (maximum) suppliers per lot progress beyond the initial round. Where two or more suppliers are tied at the last progressing place, all tied suppliers progress and the maximum of four may be exceeded to that extent only. DCC may continue with fewer suppliers, including where necessary a single supplier, where lawful and appropriate.

DCC may, per lot, conduct no more than one additional intermediate tender round before progression, or may proceed directly to the final round. The final tender round is evaluated afresh at 50% Quality / 50% Commercial and determines the most advantageous tender for each lot. Each lot has its own progression and award decision.

DCC intends to conduct clarification and structured negotiation with suppliers progressing through the tender rounds. Award criteria will not be altered through negotiation; refinement is undertaken under section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Full details are set out in the participation pack.

Review and risk notes
Risks

In accordance with Schedule 8 to the Procurement Act 2023, DCC identifies the following risks which, if they materialise, may require modification of the awarded contracts: (a) changes to GB energy industry codes, market arrangements or the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement programme affecting the roles, services or settlement arrangements procured; (b) changes to statutory or regulated charges or levies affecting billing and pass-through arrangements; (c) restructuring of industry roles or accreditation regimes affecting how the services must be delivered. Modifications addressing these risks may include consequential changes to scope, service structure, roles and charges.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Requests to participate (first stage)
11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission deadline
11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

dwrcymru-welshwater.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Participation instructions — how to express an interest in this opportunity.

  1. Register your organisation on the DCC eSourcing Portal (this is only required once so please check whether there is an existing account registered for your organisation — multiple users can be added as required);
  2. Express an interest in the opportunity:

— log in to the portal with your username and password,

— click the 'PQQs/ ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link,

— click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content,

— click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page — this will move the PQQ/ ITT into your 'My PQQs/ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only),

— you can now access any attachments by clicking 'Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT details' box.

  1. Responding to the Opportunity

— click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT details'. You can choose to 'Create response' or 'Decline to Respond',

— you can now use the messaging function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification,

— note the deadline for completion and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response — there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform,

— you must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please Note the following

— you must download the documents yourself after you have expressed interest, they will not be sent to you,

— expressions of Interest will ONLY be accepted through the eSourcing Portal

— all documentation must be returned electronically via the eSourcing Portal,

— if you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eSourcing helpdesk using the contract information provided on the home page.

Timeline

17 Aug 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published69 days ago
    17 Aug 2026, 20:07 BST
  2. Clarification questions by52 days ago
    3 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline44 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
  4. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  5. Award decision expected byin 72 days
    4 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
  6. Contract startsin 158 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    17 Aug 2026, 20:07 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: 02366777 Linea, Fortran Road,, Cardiff, Wales, CF3 0LTContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: Documents will be accessible free of charge on the DCC eSourcing Portal at https://dwrcymru-welshwater.bravosolution.co.uk

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender