Planning

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded) - Market Engagement

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Milton Keynes City Council, focuses on the development of a "Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded)" to support their climate emergency targets. The Council is in the planning stage, engaging the market to assess the feasibility of installing road-embedded kinetic energy recovery systems. Located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting innovative energy supply and distribution methods. Interested parties are expected to express their interest by 16 March 2026, with the overall contract period commencing on 1 December 2026 and lasting until 30 November 2036, with potential extensions up to 2041. The communication regarding future notices is scheduled for 1 July 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in energy generation technology, particularly those capable of designing, supplying, installing, operating, or maintaining kinetic energy recovery systems. Companies with innovative solutions for generating electricity from vehicle movements will find this tender highly relevant. Smaller enterprises may find suitability in the procurement process, given the Council's openness to SMEs. Engaging in this project not only offers the potential for significant business growth but also allows companies to contribute to pivotal sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives. Feedback received will shape the council's future procurement strategies, offering participants a chance to influence the development and deployment of sustainable infrastructure solutions in Milton Keynes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded) - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has set a target to reduce carbon emissions from its internal operations and infrastructure by 2030. As part of this ambition, the Council is exploring innovative on-site energy generation technologies that can reduce reliance on grid electricity, support the decarbonisation of operational assets, reduce long term operational cost of Milton Keynes City Council asset and demonstrate leadership in sustainable infrastructure. The Council is currently assessing the feasibility of installing road embedded kinetic energy recovery systems an example of this is a speed bump style energy generation technology at viable sites where vehicle movements are frequent and predictable. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that design, supply, install, operate, or maintain kinetic energy recovery systems or alternative technologies delivering similar outcomes capable of generating electricity from vehicle movements. The feedback received will be used to inform an options appraisal, shape future procurement strategy, and test value for money and deliverability. To confirm your interest please fill out the questionnaire table in Market Engagement Document available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home and return it via InTend correspondence by 16th March 2026. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home.

Planning Information

Market engagement information available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. To confirm interest please complete and return market engagement questionnaire via In-Tend correspondence or market engagement stage on In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011141-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 Over 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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