Planning

Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 12:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving" procurement process, aimed at managing Bristol's Demand Pool Service. The initiative focuses on the public utilities sector, specifically renewable energy distribution and management. Interested businesses should note that the deadline for submissions is set for 28th February 2025 at 18:00. Located in England, this procurement process intends to match renewable electricity generators to consumers, ensuring a stable zero-carbon power supply while mitigating market volatility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced energy service providers with a proven track record in managing demand customers, particularly those adept at innovative supply chains. Businesses capable of overseeing electricity supply management, billing, and regulatory compliance will find this contract especially suitable. The successful bidder will operate closely with the Generation Pool Manager under a Grid Trade Master Agreement, making this an attractive prospect for growth within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving

Notice Description

Opportunity to Manage Bristol's Demand Pool Service. Bristol City Council invites bids for the role of Demand Pool Manager as part of its innovative Sleeved Pool initiative. The Sleeved Pool connects renewable electricity generators to customers. This initiative aims to supply locally generated, zero-carbon electricity to demand customers while protecting them from market volatility. The arrangement has two parts: Generation Pool - Collects locally produced renewable electricity to create a supply of zero-carbon power. A Generation Pool Manager (GPM) runs this pool, ensuring a steady energy supply for the next stage. Demand Pool - Provides electricity to customers using the zero-carbon supply from the Generation Pool. If needed, it adds extra electricity from the grid, which must be REGO-certified. A Demand Pool Manager (DPM) oversees this pool, managing a basket of demand customers. The Demand Pool Manager will play a crucial role in managing the electricity supply for a group of customers, ensuring efficient electricity supply, billing, and compliance with energy regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Electricity Supply Management - Oversee supply contracts and ensure demand is met primarily through zero-carbon baseload electricity from the Generation pool, supplemented by REGO-backed grid top-ups where needed. * Billing & Customer Management - Administer billing, payments, and debt collection while maintaining strong relationships with customers. * Tariff Setting - Establish equitable tariff structures that cover procurement, fees, and regulatory costs, including Time of Use pricing options. * Grid Balancing & Compliance - Manage balancing obligations, network charges, and environmental levies, including support for registration and administration of levy-exempt generation * Demand Side Response (DSR) Support - Facilitate DSR participation and optimise energy usage for peak and off-peak periods. Who Should Apply? We seek experienced energy service providers with a strong track record in managing a basket of demand customers and willing to engage with novel supply arrangements. The successful bidder will enter into a Grid Trade Master Agreement or similar arrangement with the Generation Pool Manager. Please register your interest against this EOI to receive full details and tender documents. Deadline for submissions is 28th February 2025 at 18:00. All registered parties will be be invited to attend an Industry Day, be issued with details of the Scope of Works, and a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to complete.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf376dd0-0689-4c90-ac6d-6deff3900aad
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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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