Planning

Soft Market testing exercise for a Cornwall 'energy company' or similar entity.

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Feb 2018 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise aimed at exploring options for the creation of an energy company or a similar entity in Cornwall. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notable engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. This initiative falls under the category of "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" and is targeted at the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to review all associated documents and respond to the engagement questionnaire to showcase their capability to contribute to this potential future procurement activity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing and managing energy companies. Potential participants could include consultancies, joint ventures, or independent organisations that focus on renewable energy and local generation. As the energy sector evolves with increasing decentralisation and independent suppliers, organisations that can innovate and respond to Cornwall's energy needs will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts arising from this assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market testing exercise for a Cornwall 'energy company' or similar entity.

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is looking to explore options for the creation of an energy company or similar entity for Cornwall that will allow Cornwall to deliver local benefits derived from the increased levels of generation. This Soft Market Testing Alert Notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. This notice makes no commitment to procure anything and responding to it is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. The energy market is changing. Increasing numbers of independent suppliers are entering the market. Consumers, communities and local authorities across the country are also starting to have a greater influence over how energy is produced and supplied. Over recent years Cornwall has experienced significant growth in decentralised energy generation and sees the renewable energy sector as a significant opportunity for long term economic growth. At the heart of this growth is the concept of a local energy market - a structure which permits increasing participation in the generation, supply and consumption of energy. The Council is conducting a soft market assessment to find out more about the level of interest within the various business sectors for meeting these requirements, what solutions might be developed to meet the Council's aspirations and on what terms. We are interested in hearing from businesses with the operational and commercial expertise to develop and potentially run an energy company or similar entity capable of meeting Cornwall's needs. This could, for example, be in the form of a consultancy, joint venture or arm's length capacity type organisation. This opportunity is also being concurrently advertised within the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Please ensure you read the attached Supporting Information document before progressing to respond to the attached Questionnaire. Additional information: If your organisation feels it could be of assistance to the Council with this soft market testing exercise, please ensure you download and read the Additional Supporting Information attachment above before downloading the corresponding attached Questionnaire, which must be returned electronically, as instructed within, by 1 pm on Friday 15th January, 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63205493-f66d-413f-9461-25eb13cde80a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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