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Sale of Electricity - Waste Facility

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process exploring the potential contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. This process falls under the goods industry category, specifically focused on electricity (CPV code 09310000), and is situated in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The Council is currently engaging in market consultation to assess market interest and consider various commercial and pricing arrangements. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published on 22nd July 2026, with a deadline for interested parties to respond by 14th August 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those with an interest or expertise in electricity sales and waste-to-energy projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are seen as potential contenders, given the suitability considerations outlined. Interested firms could benefit significantly from this long-term contract, as the project is scheduled to commence on 3rd April 2028, extending through to 2nd April 2032, allowing for sustained business growth and expansion in the renewable energy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sale of Electricity - Waste Facility

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is exploring the potential to enter into a contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand current market appetite, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms and contractual arrangements available before determining its preferred delivery mode.

Planning Information

Gloucestershire County Council is exploring the potential to enter into a contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand current market appetite, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms and contractual arrangements available before determining its preferred delivery model This engagement does not constitute a call for competition. Whilst the Council is publishing this notice, this is not a procurement exercise therefore PA23 does not apply. The Authority has published this UK2 Notice on a voluntary basis to inform the market of an opportunity for the sale of electricity only. If your organisation is interested in viewing the documentation for this Pre-Market-Engagement, please send an email to: waste@gloucestershire.gov.uk Please ensure you title your email: Pre-Market-Engagement Sale of Electricity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d086
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069019-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2028 - 2 Apr 2032 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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