UW for Business / Utility Warehouse business energy supplier profile
Gas Plus Supply Limited is the licensed entity behind UW for Business / Utility Warehouse business services. The official UW business page says new business customers cannot currently sign up, but existing business customers can still contact support. No public business gas deemed/default/OOC tariff schedule was found on the official website during this review.
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Snapshot, in plain English
Is UW for Business / Utility Warehouse right for your business?
Licensed for 21 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, 21 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 | UW for Business / Utility Warehouse |
|---|---|
| Licence holder | |
| Supplies | Gas |
| Website | uw.co.uk |
| Business phone | 0344 815 0506 |
| Email / contact | Contact page |
| Rate status | Quote required |
Company data
Live data on the licence-holding companies behind UW for Business / Utility Warehouse, compiled by Purely Energy's independent research team and refreshed monthly.
UW for Business / Utility Warehouse out-of-contract and deemed rates
Not publicly published / quote required
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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse may suit
Existing UK microbusiness and SME customers using UW for Business; not currently open to new business sign-ups according to the official page.
Trading name and licence-holder notes
The Companies House record for Gas Plus Supply Limited does not state a trading name. Official UW pages present the business offering under UW for Business / Utility Warehouse, so the customer-facing brand appears to differ from the legal entity.
Switching from UW for Business / Utility Warehouse to a fixed business contract
UK businesses can switch gas supply away from UW for Business / Utility Warehouse 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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse. 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 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. UW for Business / Utility Warehouse doesn't publish standard out-of-contract rates, so request a written renewal quote first and benchmark it against live market prices before agreeing anything. 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. UW for Business / Utility Warehouse 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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse?
Purely Energy can check your current rates, compare renewal options across gas suppliers, and review whether switching could reduce your business energy costs.
FAQs
Who supplies energy under the UW for Business / Utility Warehouse brand?+
The Ofgem non-domestic licence is held by GAS PLUS SUPPLY LTD., ultimately part of Gas Plus Supply Limited (Company No 05199935). 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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse business contact number?+
UW for Business / Utility Warehouse can be reached on 0344 815 0506. The official contact page is https://uw.co.uk/uw-for-business.
Does UW for Business / Utility Warehouse publish out-of-contract rates?+
UW for Business / Utility Warehouse does not appear to publish a standard deemed or out-of-contract rate online. Business customers should request a written renewal quote in advance of their contract end date and compare it against live market prices.
Can I switch away from UW for Business / Utility Warehouse?+
In most cases, businesses can switch gas supply away from UW for Business / Utility Warehouse 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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse?+
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 UW for Business / Utility Warehouse a UK-licensed supplier?+
Yes. UW for Business / Utility Warehouse is on the Ofgem non-domestic licensee register for gas. 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.