Planning

Expression of Interest for Renewable Energy Group Buying Scheme

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 09:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is initiating a procurement process for their "Expression of Interest for Renewable Energy Group Buying Scheme". This scheme falls under the services industry category and targets energy-management and energy-efficiency consultancy services. The council, located in Reigate, UK, is in the planning stage of procurement, aiming to launch this market engagement by the end of November 2025. Interested parties are invited to express their interest through a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) by 20th November 2025. The procurement seeks to drive the uptake of renewables and clean heat technologies, with contracts expected to start on 26th February 2026 and end on 25th February 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in renewable energy solutions and energy consultancy to partner with a public authority committed to achieving net zero by 2050. Companies that can offer innovative, cost-neutral energy solutions and those with experience in group purchasing schemes for renewable technologies may find this tender especially fitting for business growth. Collaborating with Surrey County Council can increase market visibility and provide a strategic foothold in the growing sector of public sector energy management and consultancy services. Potential suppliers can utilise this EOI to showcase their capabilities and align with the council's sustainability goals, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and project expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for Renewable Energy Group Buying Scheme

Notice Description

To understand the current market, Surrey County Council is issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI will help us to gather insights from potential suppliers regarding their interest in meeting the requirements for Renewable Energy Group Buying Scheme.

Planning Information

Surrey County Council (SCC) needs to deploy a range of low carbon and renewable energy technologies in a cost neutral way to make progress against our commitment to reach net zero by 2050. In 2025 our contract with our existing partner ends, and we are looking to secure a new partner to help us build on our successes in this space, but also to go further and increase the deployment of low carbon and renewable energy technologies in Surrey. Surrey County Council anticipates going to the market at the end of November 2025. This Expression of Interest (EoI) seeks information relating to the council’s ambitions around driving uptake of renewables and clean heat technology in Surrey via group purchasing schemes, which will help us shape our approach to the market. For providers who wish to view the EOI can access it via the Proactis Portal (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login) under the project “Expression of Interest for Renewable Energy Group Buying Scheme” (RFX1000802). We kindly ask that you complete and return the attached EOI document via Proactis as Dialogue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2029 3-4 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marta Hlavenka
Contact Email
marta.hlavenka@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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