The verdict in three sentences
For a hydropower and renewable energy engineering firm in Manchester, the 2026 market pricing grid falls into three tiers: 6,000 to 12,000 GBP for about 10 pages, 12,000 to 25,000 GBP for 25 pages and 25,000 to 50,000 GBP for 50 pages and more, excluding VAT. The middle tier suits most consultancies of 30 to 150 engineers bidding for UK frameworks, provided it includes an interactive project map and a credible ESG reporting section. Beyond the build price, budget 150 to 600 GBP a month for maintenance and judge each offer on a three year cost.
The pricing grid in three tiers
Ranges are a 2026 market ballpark for a UK agency experienced in industrial B2B sites.
| Scope | Tier 1: Regional | Tier 2: Framework bidder | Tier 3: International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build price (GBP, excl. VAT) | 6,000 to 12,000 | 12,000 to 25,000 | 25,000 to 50,000 |
| Pages | 10 | 25 | 50 and more |
| Project case studies | 10 to 15 | 30 to 50 with filters | 80 to 150 with filters and map |
| Service and sector pages | 4 to 6 | 8 to 12 | 15 to 25 |
| Framework and tender pages | None | Frameworks held, accreditations, social value | Buyer document area per framework |
| ESG and sustainability | Short statement | ESG page with key indicators | Full reporting hub with downloads |
| Careers | Simple form | Vacancies and online applications | Graduate scheme and international roles |
| Indicative timeline | 6 to 8 weeks | 10 to 14 weeks | 16 to 24 weeks |
Tier 1 is enough for a regional consultancy working mostly for landowners and community energy groups. Once you bid for public sector frameworks or utility programmes, Tier 2 is the floor: evaluators check frameworks held, accreditations and social value commitments online, and the Procurement Act 2023 regime has made supplier information more visible across the public sector.
Options to add to the grid
| Option | 2026 market ballpark (GBP) | Commercial value |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive project map | 2,000 to 7,000 | Show 30 to 150 schemes by region, capacity and type |
| Rich project sheets (capacity, head, scope) | 80 to 200 per sheet | Match technical evaluation criteria |
| ESG reporting hub | 3,000 to 9,000 | Carbon, biodiversity net gain, social value data |
| Secure bid document area | 2,500 to 8,000 | Accreditations, insurance certificates, CVs |
| Site photography and drone footage | 1,200 to 3,500 per day | Strong visual proof |
| Technical copywriting | 150 to 350 per page | Credible pages for engineer buyers |
The project map earns its cost fastest: a buyer looking for run of river experience or weir refurbishment in the North West finds it in two clicks. Store structured fields such as region, installed capacity, scheme type and your role, so the same data can be reused in bid responses.
Recurring costs and three year total
| Item | Tier 1 (GBP) | Tier 2 (GBP) | Tier 3 (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build (midpoint) | 9,000 | 18,500 | 37,500 |
| Project map | None | 4,500 | Included |
| Monthly maintenance | 150 | 300 | 600 |
| Maintenance over 36 months | 5,400 | 10,800 | 21,600 |
| Hosting over 3 years | 500 | 1,000 | 2,400 |
| Three year total | 14,900 | 34,800 | 61,500 |
For a fixed price comparison, Kolonell's prices are set in EUR: Growth at 1,830 to 3,050 EUR for 8 to 12 pages with blog, Premium at 3,050 to 5,340 EUR, 40 EUR per extra page, 110 EUR per extra language and Standard maintenance at 114 EUR a month. A project map driven by a project database is priced separately as a custom application.
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Illustrative example: Tom, business development director at a 60 engineer renewables consultancy in Manchester, bids for around 25 framework call-offs and utility tenders a year. He chooses Tier 2 at 19,000 GBP, the project map at 4,500 GBP and maintenance at 300 GBP a month, or 35,300 GBP over three years with hosting. His team used to spend about 5 hours per bid gathering case studies, accreditations and CVs; structured project sheets and the document area cut that to 2 hours, saving 75 hours a year, around 6,000 GBP at internal cost. One additional feasibility commission of 80,000 GBP more than covers the investment.
FAQ
How much does a hydropower engineering firm website cost in Manchester?
The 2026 market ballpark is 6,000 to 50,000 GBP excluding VAT across three tiers of about 10, 25 and 50 pages. Maintenance adds 150 to 600 GBP a month.
Which tier do we need to bid for public frameworks?
Tier 2, at 12,000 to 25,000 GBP, is the floor: 25 pages, 30 to 50 filterable case studies, framework and social value pages. Tier 3 makes sense beyond 80 projects or with several offices.
Is an interactive project map worth it?
Yes, for a sector where buyers filter by region, capacity and scheme type: 2,000 to 7,000 GBP for a tool reused in every bid. The structured data also speeds up bid writing.
What should an ESG page include?
Key indicators such as emissions, biodiversity net gain on your projects and social value delivered, with sources and dates. A reusable reporting hub costs 3,000 to 9,000 GBP and avoids rebuilding pages each year.
What timeline should we plan?
From 6 to 8 weeks for Tier 1 up to 16 to 24 weeks for Tier 3. Collecting project sheets from project managers is the usual bottleneck.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
