Planning

Electricity Supply

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 08:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Electricity Supply," covering the industry category of public utilities. This upcoming tender aims to establish an Electricity Supply Sleeved Pool for the region of Bristol, United Kingdom, with a substantial value of GBP 44,400,000. The procurement method has been initiated as a tender, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 21 May 2025, with the anticipated future notice date set for 1 October 2025. The contract period is planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2030, indicating a long-term opportunity for service providers in the energy sector.

This planned procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in electricity supply and energy services. Given the scale of the contract and its substantial financial scope, established businesses with expertise in public utilities and the capability of managing large-scale projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with Bristol City Council could position businesses favourably in the sub-central government market, offering the potential for long-term partnership and heightened visibility within government procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity Supply

Notice Description

Electricity Supply Sleeved Pool for Bristol City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023546-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Cowley
Contact Email
chris.cowley@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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