United Gas & Power (UGP) business energy supplier profile
United Gas & Power is a UK business energy supplier focused on non-domestic gas and electricity contracts. Its official website positions it as a commercial supplier offering clear contracts, dedicated support, and published deemed/out-of-contract rates for business customers, alongside support pages covering billing, contracts, and regulations.
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Snapshot, in plain English
Is United Gas & Power (UGP) right for your business?
Licensed for 13 years with accounts currently filed. Sizing detail not yet independently researched, but the Companies House profile shows an established, active licensee suitable for single-site SME and mid-market multi-site contracts. Run standard counterparty due diligence before a 3-year commitment above £250k spend.
Risk band reasoning: Active, 13 years trading, accounts current.
| Your business | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single site SME | Fit | Often competitive on single-site fixed rates. |
| Multi-site SME | Fit | Most mid-market suppliers handle multi-site billing. |
| I&C £250k to £1m spend | Possible | Check counterparty viability over a 3-year term. |
| I&C above £1m spend | Not suited | Below the scale threshold for I&C tenders. |
Quick facts
| Trading name | United Gas & Power (UGP) |
|---|---|
| Licence holder | |
| Supplies | Gas and Electricity |
| Website | ugp.co.uk |
| Business phone | 0800 669 6697 |
| Email / contact | cs@ugp.co.ukContact page |
| Rate status | Published OOC rates |
Company data
Live data on the licence-holding companies behind United Gas & Power (UGP), compiled by Purely Energy's independent research team and refreshed monthly.
United Gas & Power (UGP) out-of-contract and deemed rates
Published for electricity and gas on the official contracts page and linked PDFs. Latest visible public rates: Gas deemed/out-of-contract from 1 April 2024 and 1 May 2024 show unit rate 6.900 p/kWh for all bands, with standing charges Band 1 400 p/day, Band 2 700 p/day, Band 3 1350 p/day, Band 4 1900 p/day; electricity deemed/out-of-contract from 1 April 2024 and 1 May 2024 show unit rate 29.8 p/kWh for NHH/LV/HV, standing charge NHH 600 p/day, LV 4,000 p/day, HV site specific, and HH kVA pass through. Historical May 2024 PDF also shows electricity deemed/out-of-contract for 1 Sep 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 / 30 Apr 2024 at 36.000 p/kWh with standing charge NHH 400 p/day, LV 2,500 p/day, HV site specific, HH kVA pass through. All tariffs exclude VAT and CCL.
United Gas & Power (UGP) published rate page
If you are on deemed, default, rollover, variable, or Out-of-contract rates, ask for a written renewal quote and compare it against live market prices before agreeing a new contract.
Where your p/kWh actually goes
Indicative split for a UK I&C electricity bill in 2026, sourced from Cornwall Insight's non-commodity cost research. Your meter, region and contract type shift the exact mix, but the four components are always present.
- Wholesale energy, 38%Gas or power bought on the wholesale market. The figure most coverage focuses on.
- Non-commodity costs, 53%Network charges (DUoS, TNUoS), policy levies (RO, FiT, CfD, Capacity Market), CCL and balancing costs.
- Supplier margin, 6%What the supplier earns. Always priced into the unit rate.
- Broker margin, 3%What we earn for tendering and managing the contract. Shown separately on every Purely Energy quote.
Who United Gas & Power (UGP) may suit
Best suited to UK SMEs and other non-domestic customers that need business gas and electricity supply, including customers rolling off contract or entering supply on deemed terms. The published business-facing support pages and rate tables indicate a B2B-only / non-domestic orientation rather than domestic retail supply.
Trading name and licence-holder notes
The public website and support pages consistently use the trading name United Gas & Power (UGP). The legal entity is United Gas & Power Ltd, which is also shown on official PDFs. No separate parent group or alternative brand is clearly stated on the official pages reviewed.
Switching from United Gas & Power (UGP) to a fixed business contract
UK businesses can switch gas and electricity supply away from United Gas & Power (UGP) once their fixed contract ends, or after resolving any open objection or termination-window issue. The process is the same for every supplier on the non-domestic market, but a few checks done in the right order make the transfer materially faster.
- 1. Find your contract end date. It's on your last renewal letter or the most recent bill from United Gas & Power (UGP). Most non-domestic contracts have a 1 to 6 month termination window before that date, outside of which you may auto-roll onto a new fixed term.
- 2. Get your MPAN and MPRN ready. The 21-digit MPAN (electricity) and 6 to 10-digit MPRN (gas) uniquely identify each meter and are needed for any competing quote. Both appear on your bill.
- 3. Compare against the live market. United Gas & Power (UGP) publishes its out-of-contract rates online, so the gap between those and a current fixed offer is easy to quantify. Purely Energy can run your meters against the wider UK panel and come back with the cheapest fixed offers.
- 4. Settle the final bill and clear any objections. United Gas & Power (UGP) will issue a final bill within 6 weeks of supply transferring. If a balance is outstanding, they can object to the switch under industry rules, so clear it before the transfer date to avoid a hold.
- 5. Sign the new contract. Once the new supplier has your MPAN/MPRN and signed contract, the transfer typically completes within 4 to 8 weeks. There is no break in supply, you simply receive your first bill from the new supplier.
Need help with any of these steps? Our team handles the paperwork end-to-end as part of every quote.
Need help comparing United Gas & Power (UGP)?
Purely Energy can check your current rates, compare renewal options across gas and electricity suppliers, and review whether switching could reduce your business energy costs.
FAQs
Who supplies energy under the United Gas & Power (UGP) brand?+
The Ofgem non-domestic licence is held by UNITED GAS & POWER LTD., ultimately part of United Gas & Power Ltd (Company No. 08358816). The trading name on your bill or contract may differ from the licence holder, which is normal and reflects how UK energy is regulated.
What is the United Gas & Power (UGP) business contact number?+
United Gas & Power (UGP) can be reached on 0800 669 6697 or by email at cs@ugp.co.uk. The official contact page is https://www.ugp.co.uk/support/.
Does United Gas & Power (UGP) publish out-of-contract rates?+
United Gas & Power (UGP) publishes deemed or out-of-contract rates online. Always check the latest version on the supplier's own page before relying on them, since rates can change at short notice.
Can I switch away from United Gas & Power (UGP)?+
In most cases, businesses can switch gas and electricity supply away from United Gas & Power (UGP) at the end of a fixed-term contract or after resolving any objections, debt, termination-window, or meter-data issues. The safest route is to check your contract terms, final bill position, and renewal dates before starting a transfer.
How long does it take to switch from United Gas & Power (UGP)?+
Once a new supplier has the meter point details (MPAN/MPRN) and a signed contract, a non-domestic switch typically completes within 4 to 8 weeks. Supply does not break: the new supplier takes over billing on the transfer date.
Is United Gas & Power (UGP) a UK-licensed supplier?+
Yes. United Gas & Power (UGP) is on the Ofgem non-domestic licensee register for both gas and electricity. Ofgem maintains the official register at ofgem.gov.uk.
What are out-of-contract business energy rates?+
Out-of-contract rates are the prices a business pays when no fixed-term contract is in place with its supplier. They can be materially higher than negotiated contract rates, so businesses should check their contract end date and renewal window before they expire.
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Sources
Public data this profile is built from. Always verify rate and contract details on the supplier's own website before relying on them.