Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Planned procurement · Notice 092930-2026
Power Resilience
- Value
- £145m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 14 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2035
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
United Utilities is exploring the market ahead of setting up a Power Resilience framework covering electrical works, generators, batteries, LV/HV inspection and maintenance, and independent connection services across its operational sites, expected to run from 14 June 2027 to 13 June 2035. This is preliminary market engagement only, so it's not open for bids yet, and a place on the eventual framework would be an entry ticket to future work rather than guaranteed contracts.
Good fit for: Electrical, civil engineering and power systems contractors experienced in HV/LV works, generators, battery storage and independent connection provision.
- Must act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor
Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor
- Needs electrical design and inspection to BS7671/2391 standards
Electrical inspection and test to BS7671 and 2391, including reports
- Must provide HV Senior Authorised Persons for project and standby support
Provision of HV Senior Authorised Persons
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What the buyer says
Ensuring power resilience across operational assets is a critical priority for United Utilities, with substantial investment expected to continue throughout the remainder of AMP8 and into AMP9. United Utilities is therefore exploring the establishment of a dedicated Power Resilience framework to provide a more integrated and efficient route for the delivery of power resilience solutions and associated services. The proposed approach seeks to consolidate requirements across multiple workstreams, improve commercial and operational efficiency, increase delivery agility, and provide a consistent contractual structure aligned to anticipated AMP8 & AMP9 requirements. The framework is expected to support a broad range of activities, including power resilience equipment supply, design and build services, LV and HV inspection and maintenance services, and Independent Connection Provider (ICP) services. Through this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise, United Utilities aims to gain insight into market capability, capacity, and supplier perspectives on the proposed scope, lot structure, and delivery approach. Lot 1 - Power Resilience Kit: • Design and installation of BESS / Generators • Including civil engineering ( plinths , trenching and containment) • DNO design interfaces, G99. G100 • Connection these assets and full commissioning • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor Lot 2 – Power Resilience Design & Build: • Survey of sites from a power resilience perspective • Propose interventions, ranging from electrical fuse/timers, surge protection, UPS and BESS/ Generator systems • Design and install interventions, to industry standards such as BS7671 • Act as CDM Designer and Principal Contractor Lot 3 - LV Inspection, Testing & Remedial Works • Act as CDM Designer a…
Procedure: not stated. Published 1 Oct 2026.
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