Northumbrian Water has awarded two contracts for the supply of energy and gas across around 1,853 operational sites with a total estimated value of £780 million (inc VAT) to Engie Power Ltd.
The water company went out to tender with the major AMP8/9 contract in October 2025. Northumbrian was looking to appoint a partner/s to support its energy supply for current and growing requirements for business services over the next ten years for the import and export of electricity and gas across ~1,853 operational sites.
The contract was tendered in the the following Lots;
- Lot 1 - Power - Import & Export (HH/NHH/UMS)
- Lot 2 - Gas - Import & Export
- Lot 3 - Meter Operator Services (HH)
Engie Power Ltd. has been awarded contracts for both Lot 1 and 2 respectively.
Core components for each Lot were as follows:
LOT 1 – POWER ( £670 million inc VAT)
Requirement is for a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of 1,829 electricity supply points including both import and export (1,314 NHH 515 HH - correct as of July 2025).
The contract has an estimated annual value of £53 million/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for electricity export). All electricity contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licenses for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients.
LOT 2 – GAS (£49 million inc VAT)
Requirement is for for a supplier who can fulfil the following contract requirements and intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply and administration of both import and export gas supply points (25 MPRNs - correct as of July 2025). The requirement is for gas supply contracts for 25 supplies covering import and export of gas. The contract has an estimated annual value of £4 million/year (estimated gross of any payments to NWL for gas export).
All gas contracts must be provided by a single supplier. The successful suppliers must have appropriate supply licences for import and export and must be able to demonstrate their experience in providing similar services to other clients.
LOT 3 - MOP & DC/DA (£1 million inc VAT)
Requirement is for a supplier to appoint a Meter Operator (MOP) provider to provide Data Aggregation and Data Collection (DA/DC) Services for any new or existing half-hourly electricity supply points. The MOP agreement will cover the installation, maintenance, and management of energy meters, ensuring accurate usage recording, proper upkeep, and regulatory compliance. As of July 2025, NWG is currently overseeing 515 HH MPANs.
Earliest date the contract will be signed is 30 March 2026 - current estimated start and end contract dates are1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032 with two further possible extension options of two and three years respectively to 31 March 2036
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