Offsite Direct Wire Power Purchase Agreement Pilot (RAF Wittering)
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom procurement, energy & power: Offsite Direct Wire Power Purchase. Issued by Defence Infrastructure Organisation. Submission deadline Jan 2027.
This is a supplies contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Renewable Energy. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 36.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before January 3, 2027.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
Objectives: MOD is seeking multiple Power Purchase agreements (PPA) to reduce unit electricity costs, limit price volatility risk from its energy portfolio, increase site energy resilience, and supports emission reduction aligned with Government policy.
PPA types: Renewable energy supply for RAF Wittering via offsite direct wire connection.
Target PPA start dates: Target operational date estimate Q3 2027.
Sites: This procurement is for one offsite arrangement generating energy for RAF Wittering, Peterborough.
Tenor: Seeking competitive energy prices for 15 to 25 years.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 3, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Reference: 018980-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Defence Infrastructure Organisation has issued 61 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to £36,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 018980-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is January 3, 2027. You have 188 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Defence Infrastructure Organisation in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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