Planning

BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is currently in the planning stage of establishing the BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership. This procurement initiative focuses on creating partnerships in the energy and infrastructure sectors, targeting organisations experienced in delivering largescale energy decarbonisation projects. The council aims to accelerate the city's progress towards achieving net zero emissions. The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) phase is underway to help refine requirements and explore viable partnership models. Interested parties can engage with this initiative by submitting their questions by 27th March 2026 and refer to the PME notice published on the 11th of February 2026. Formal procurement activities are expected to commence in Autumn 2026, with a potential contract duration extending from 1st September 2027 to 31st August 2042.

This initiative is a substantial opportunity for businesses in the energy-management and environmental consultancy services. Considering the project's value of up to £12 million, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability criteria. The focus on energy decarbonisation aligns with businesses looking to contribute to social and economic sustainability alongside technological advancement. The Strategic Energy Partnership aims to mobilise investments and accelerate project delivery, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking growth opportunities in innovative partnerships. Interested organisations can review detailed documentation and timelines available through Brighton & Hove City Council's online channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is seeking to engage with organisations that have suitable experience in largescale energy, infrastructure, or related sectors, in relation to the forthcoming opportunity to form a Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP). The SEP will deliver energy decarbonisation projects at pace and scale, accelerating the whole city's progress towards net zero. Prior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence in Autumn 2026, BHCC is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). The purpose of this engagement is to consult with the market to refine the council's requirements, explore partnership and commercial models, and shape the procurement approach. Through this early engagement, BHCC aims to secure a commercially viable partnership structure that can mobilise investment, accelerate delivery, and support the city's long-term decarbonisation, economic, and social objectives. Please note this PME notice is not a call for competition nor an invitation to tender. Participation in this PME exercise will not influence future procurement decisions. If you wish to participate in this exercise, please visit https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/strategic-energy-partnership-net-zero to access the SEP Prospectus, PME Information Document, webinar recording, questionnaires, and key dates.

Planning Information

Should you have any questions regarding the requirement or completion of this form, please e-mail net.zero@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012165-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2042 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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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