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Power Purchase Agreements

Durham County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Durham County Council

Buyer Address: Corten House, Dunholme Close, Durham, UKC14, DH1 5WB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Guy Aynsley

Contact Email: guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
72000.0 GBP
Gross: 72000 GBP
Published
08 Dec 2025, 12:21
Deadline
20 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Durham County Council operate a power generation plant using landfill gas as the fuel source at Coxhoe Landfill, County Durham. DH6 4RT. The electricity generated at this site is supplied directly to the local distribution network operator, Northern Powergrid. This contract is for the power purchase agreement of this supply.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.open-uk.org/

Link Description: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, via the OPEN Portal at https://www.open-uk.org/ Additional information can be obtained from the OPEN Portal. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OPEN Portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080559-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 72,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, via the OPEN Portal at https://www.open-uk.org/ Additional information can be obtained from the OPEN Portal. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OPEN Portal.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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