CPV division
65000000: Public utilities
CPV code 65000000 is "Public utilities", a division in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 359 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 220 buyers, most often O F W A T and Ministry of Defence. The typical contract was worth about £400k.
UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 65000000
- Contracts
- 359
- Buyers
- 220
- Typical value
- £400k
- Ending in 18 months
- 82
By year of award: 2023 90 · 2024 145 · 2025 76 · 2026 48. Figures as of 23 September 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (318).
Buyers using this code most
Suppliers winning most often
- Water Plus Limited24
- Anglian Water Business (National) Limited16
- Scottish Water Business Stream Limited16
- Business Stream Ltd16
- Advanced Demand Side Management Limited15
- EDF ENERGY Limited10
- Anglian Water Business (National) Limited Trading as Wave8
- Wave Utilities Limited7
Recent contracts under 65000000
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRN26101 Landlord Natural Gas Supply | Choice Housing Ireland Limited | Sept 2026 | |
| Electricity & Gas Supply With Metering Services | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED | Sept 2026 | |
| EFM163 Water, Waste Water and Ancillary Services | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | £5.3m | Sept 2026 |
| Water Retail Services | Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire | Sept 2026 | |
| SONI085 DS3 Gate 15 - Lot 1 | SONI Ltd | Framework | Sept 2026 |
| Provision of Water Supply Services - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership | Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership | £690k | Aug 2026 |
| Major Projects Framework | ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | Framework | Aug 2026 |
| Cyngor Gwynedd Structural Testing Street Lighting Assets | Cyngor Gwynedd | Aug 2026 |
Where it sits
Codes above 65000000
65000000 is one of the 45 top-level CPV divisions.
Questions
About CPV code 65000000
What is CPV code 65000000?
CPV code 65000000 is "Public utilities", a division in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 359 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 220 buyers, most often O F W A T and Ministry of Defence. The typical contract was worth about £400k.
Which codes sit above and below 65000000?
65000000 is a top-level division. It has 5 more specific codes beneath it, the most used being 65100000 (Water distribution and related services).
Who wins contracts under CPV code 65000000?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 65000000 since 2023 are Water Plus Limited (24), Anglian Water Business (National) Limited (16), Scottish Water Business Stream Limited (16). 252 different suppliers have won work under this code.
How do I get alerts for tenders using CPV code 65000000?
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