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Discover Solus Water Unlimited

Find out more about our unique Business Water Supply service
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Introducing Solus Water Unlimited

Water procurement doesn't get any simpler

The business water supply sector is filled with inconsistent pricing created by vast numbers of independent sales reps who can resell water supply services anyway they see fit.  This can result in two identical businesses with identical water requirements paying vastly different amounts for their water supply.  This makes it very difficult to know what a good deal looks like.  


That is why we have launched Solus Unlimited, the first subscription based water & energy procurement service for small businesses.  Subscribe to one of our Solus Unlimited plans and access base rates for your business water supply!


What is Base rate?


Base rate is the rate at which brokers, TPIs and water intermediary companies access and price water supply contracts via a Licensed Provider (LP).  They add an uplift or commission to the base cost which can vary massively from one company to another.  In the case of suppliers, a retail fee or margin is added.  Solus Unlimited offers small business owners access to the base rate with no uplift meaning you access big savings on your water supply contract.  Bare Bones pricing with 1st class service always!


How much does a Solus Water Subscription cost?


Solus Water Water Unlimited costs just £150 per annum. Add unlimited additional sites for just £80!  And when you subscribe to Solus Water Unlimited for 12 months, you get 2 years entirely free of charge meaning even bigger water savings!


For businesses with high demand water supply requirements or any business with trade effluent waste, please contact us for a bespoke quote.



With Solus Unlimited, you can expect to save anything up to 50% on your watersupply costs.  With the addition of a free water audit to help your business identify overcharges and cost reduction measures, you could more than half your water & waste supply costs in as little as 6 week or less!  


With hundreds of businesses already enjoying a simpler and more affordable way of choosing their water supplier, drop us a line or pop in to one of our offices and find out how we can help your business with a full bespoke water quote and audit report.  Stop overpaying for your business water supply today.  


Solus Water benefits:


  • No advance billing - enjoy savings from day one 
  • Access water rates at base price for all usage
  • No cap on water usage
  • Multi site management service
  • Multi site discounts
  • Consolidated billing
  • Free Water Audit with Fix & Refund service*
  • Arrears billing - only pay for your water when you use it and not 6 weeks in advance
  • Change of Tenancy assistance  
  • Special rates for Charities & Not for profit organisations



Get my Solus Water Quote Now

Standard Water Supply Options

Why pay more for the same water?  Reduce your water supplier costs today with the Co-Op.


In partnership with Everflow Utilities & Scottish Water Business Stream,  we are able to offer truly transparent Water & Waste services for businesses of all sizes and requirements.  No more difficult to understand bills or hidden charges. We are able to offer water supply tariffs as below:


Default Minus Tariff - No advanced billing


Water and waste charges procured on a tariff where we agree a discount off the wholesale default cost.  This tariff offers significant savings against the standard tariff as well as the following benefits:


  • No upfront billing - many suppliers charge as much as 3 payment upfront distorting the true value of savings.  
  • Arrears invoicing - pay for your water once you have used it and not in advance using estimated consumption.


Wholesale Plus Tariff - fix your water retail costs


All water, waste and drainage is charged at wholesale rates plus a fixed monthly retail fee irrespective of how much water you use.  This ensures you know exactly where your money is going and that the supplier element of the bill is fully fixed.   Many water suppliers build their fee into a unit rate meaning that if your water usage goes up, so does your retail fee.  Keep in control with easy to understand bills and excellent service. 


Tariff:  Wholesale Cost plus fixed Retail Fee from £100 per year (dependant on usage and meter size)  To view the current Scottish Water Wholesale tariff, click here.


Multi Site - Consolidated Billing


More than one water supply?  Then consolidated multi site billing is for you!  One bill, one monthly payment, one easy to understand invoice and multi site discounts.


As a Coop member, you will also benefit from the following:


  • Access to our in-house water experts ensuring your water & waste bills are accurate
  • Free Water Hippo - water saving device saving money & the environment
  • First class customer service
  • Specialist support for high volume/high demand and multi site users
  • Simple, transparent tariffs
  • Easy to understand bills - no complex charging structures.  
  • Fully managed service - change supplier, saving money time and hassle
  • Free desktop water audit when you join - our team will delve into your historic water bills in granular detail identifying any over charging, incorrect billing, efficiency opportunities & more.  Our team identify incorrect charges on 2 out of 3 member accounts.  Learn more about our Water Survey, Audit and Reclamation service by speaking to your local advisor.
  • We have strategic partnerships with the largest licensed providers in the UK offering you peace of mind & great service all at best in market prices.


To find out more about our specialist water, waste and drainage service, please get in touch via our website, by phone, email or on live chat.  You might be surprised at how much you could save!

Solus Unlimited for Charities & Non Profit Organisations

Supporting the Organisations That Support Communities across Scotland and the UK

Charities and non‑profit organisations play a vital role in strengthening communities, supporting vulnerable people, and delivering services that benefit society as a whole. We believe access to essential utilities should never be a barrier to the work they do. That’s why we offer reduced water & energy supply rates for registered charities and non‑profit groups. 


 

Why We Provide Reduced Rates


🌱 Helping Charities Direct More Funding to Their Mission


Every pound saved on operational costs is a pound that can be reinvested into frontline services. Lower water rates allow charities to focus their resources where they matter most—supporting people, delivering programmes, and creating positive change.


🤝 Recognising the Social Value They Create


Charities contribute immeasurably to community wellbeing, from providing food and shelter to offering education, health support, and environmental protection. Reduced rates are our way of acknowledging that value and helping sustain it.


💧 Ensuring Fair Access to Essential Services


Water is a basic necessity. By offering reduced rates, we help ensure that organisations serving the public can access reliable, high‑quality water services without facing financial strain.


🌍 Encouraging Sustainable Operations


Lower rates are paired with guidance on water efficiency, helping charities reduce both costs and environmental impact. This supports long‑term sustainability across the third sector.


 

Who Can Benefit?


Registered charities, community interest companies, and non‑profit organisations that operate for public benefit may be eligible for reduced water supply rates. Our goal is to make essential services more affordable for the organisations that make a real difference every day.


 

Our Commitment to Community Impact


Offering reduced water rates is part of our wider commitment to social responsibility. We believe that when essential service providers and community organisations work together, the whole community benefits. By easing financial pressures, we help charities stay focused on what they do best—supporting people, protecting the environment, and enriching local life.  Get in touch today to find out more.



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Tariff Options: Default Minus

How Default Minus tariffs work

 A Default Minus water contract is designed to give customers a fair, transparent, and predictable way to manage their water supply costs. Instead of paying the full default tariff set for the market, you receive a guaranteed discount that reduces your overall charges while keeping your service stable and reliable.


The default tariff is the standard price for water and wastewater services in the market. It’s regulated, publicly available, and designed to protect customers by ensuring prices remain fair and reasonable.


Under a Default Minus contract:


  • The default tariff acts as the baseline price.
  • We apply a fixed percentage or monetary discount.
  • Your final rate becomes the default tariff minus the agreed reduction.


This means your costs automatically adjust if the default tariff changes, while your discount remains in place.


When you choose to procure your business water supply through our Solus Unlimited subscription platform, we apply the maximum discount against the default tariff.  This can be anything up to 45% and in some cases, depending on the encumbent supplier, can be in excess of 50%


 

Why This Pricing Model Is Used


🔍 Transparent and Easy to Understand


Because the default tariff is publicly set and regularly reviewed, customers can clearly see how their charges are calculated. The discount is applied openly, with no hidden fees or complex pricing structures.


📉 Guaranteed Savings


The discount ensures you always pay less than the standard market rate. Whether tariffs rise or fall, your contract protects your savings by maintaining the agreed reduction.


🔄 Automatically Adjusts With the Market


If the default tariff changes due to regulatory updates or market conditions, your charges update automatically. You don’t need to renegotiate or worry about being left on an outdated rate.


🛡️ Stable and Low‑Risk


Because the default tariff is regulated, it avoids the volatility sometimes seen in fully open‑market pricing. Customers benefit from a balance of stability and cost reduction.


 

Why We Offer Default Minus Pricing


We use this model because it provides a fair, consistent, and customer‑focused approach to pricing. It ensures you benefit from regulated protections while still receiving meaningful savings through your discount. It’s a simple, reliable way to keep your water costs under control.


Contact one of our team If you are unsure if Default Minus water supply contracts are suitable for your business.  



Tariff Options: Wholesale Plus

Scottish Water Supplier Supply Wholesale Plus Model.

A simpler, more transparent way to pay for your business water and waste services

At the Cooperative, we are always looking for ways to help our customers secure affordable & fit for purpose utility and business essential products and services.  A big part of achieving this for our members is to provide fully transparent tariffs.  This means no hidden costs or broker commissions and means you know exactly where your money is going.  The Wholesale Plus tariff is a perfect fit for this ensuring you know exactly how much goes to the Wholesaler (e.g. Scottish Water) and how much goes to the supplier (often referred to as a retailer or Licensed Provider).  It also allows us to fully fix the retail fee for the entire duration of your contract unlike other suppliers where the retail and wholesale fee is wrapped into a unit rate.  


Wholesale Plus tariffs may not be suitable for all business types.  Speak to your advisor to discuss in more detail.

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