Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 42759

Great British Energy: Contracts

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2025 to Question 39646 on Photovoltaics: Import Controls, whether the Government considers Great British Energy to be a public sector contracting authority

Answer

Michael Shanks

Yes, Great British Energy (GBE) will be considered a “public authority”, and thereby a “contracting authority”, where it is not operating on a commercial basis. Under the Procurement Act 2023, GBE can reject bids and terminate contracts with suppliers tha...

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