Planning

Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving AUGUST 2025

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking expressions of interest for a new approach to manage its electricity supply through the 'Sleeved Pool' model, designed to share locally generated zero-carbon electricity among the council and other customers. The role of "Demand Pool Manager" is being requested, with responsibilities including balancing demand, supply management, and customer billing. This planning stage opportunity falls in the public utilities sector, specifically targeting services in the UK South West region (UKK11). Interested parties have until the 30th of September 2025 to participate in the initial engagement, with further details provided post-industry day. The estimated contract value is £39,600,000 gross, covering an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, particularly those experienced in balancing renewable energy supplies and managing utility contracts. Companies capable of integrating zero-carbon electricity into a demand pool model will find this tender a suitable business venture. Additionally, businesses with established operations in the UK utilities sector and those aiming to expand their service offerings within green energy solutions are encouraged to compete. The process favours those who can deliver innovative energy solutions that align with sustainability and efficiency standards set by the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving AUGUST 2025

Notice Description

Bristol City Council (BCC) wants to undertake a new approach for contracting for the council's electricity supply - the 'Sleeved Pool' model. This new arrangement, is based on 'pooling' locally generated zero-carbon electricity to be shared between the council and other demand customers. Within this BCC is seeking a contractor to undertake the role of "Demand Pool Manager". This will entail tasks including the balancing of demand with supply generated for the management of multiple customer bills and invoicing. This is a second EOI for August 2025 related to DN762455

Planning Information

Registered parties will be issued a data pack and invited to a virtual industry day. Further information will then be published on this EOI following the conclusion of the industry day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050802-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£33,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr 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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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