--- title: "Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ce9d212-0ccb-4934-bf70-909783867620.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving" procurement process, aimed at managing Bristol's Demand Pool Service. The initiative focuses on the public utilities sector, specifically renewable energy distribution and management. Interested businesses should note that the deadline for submissions is set for 28th February 2025 at 18:00. Located in England, this procurement process intends to match renewable electricity generators to consumers, ensuring a stable zero-carbon power supply while mitigating market volatility. This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced energy service providers with a proven track record in managing demand customers, particularly those adept at innovative supply chains. Businesses capable of overseeing electricity supply management, billing, and regulatory compliance will find this contract especially suitable. The successful bidder will operate closely with the Generation Pool Manager under a Grid Trade Master Agreement, making this an attractive prospect for growth within the renewable energy sector. ## Notice Opportunity to Manage Bristol's Demand Pool Service. Bristol City Council invites bids for the role of Demand Pool Manager as part of its innovative Sleeved Pool initiative. The Sleeved Pool connects renewable electricity generators to customers. This initiative aims to supply locally generated, zero-carbon electricity to demand customers while protecting them from market volatility. The arrangement has two parts: Generation Pool - Collects locally produced renewable electricity to create a supply of zero-carbon power. A Generation Pool Manager (GPM) runs this pool, ensuring a steady energy supply for the next stage. Demand Pool - Provides electricity to customers using the zero-carbon supply from the Generation Pool. If needed, it adds extra electricity from the grid, which must be REGO-certified. A Demand Pool Manager (DPM) oversees this pool, managing a basket of demand customers. The Demand Pool Manager will play a crucial role in managing the electricity supply for a group of customers, ensuring efficient electricity supply, billing, and compliance with energy regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Electricity Supply Management - Oversee supply contracts and ensure demand is met primarily through zero-carbon baseload electricity from the Generation pool, supplemented by REGO-backed grid top-ups where needed. * Billing & Customer Management - Administer billing, payments, and debt collection while maintaining strong relationships with customers. * Tariff Setting - Establish equitable tariff structures that cover procurement, fees, and regulatory costs, including Time of Use pricing options. * Grid Balancing & Compliance - Manage balancing obligations, network charges, and environmental levies, including support for registration and administration of levy-exempt generation * Demand Side Response (DSR) Support - Facilitate DSR participation and optimise energy usage for peak and off-peak periods. Who Should Apply? We seek experienced energy service providers with a strong track record in managing a basket of demand customers and willing to engage with novel supply arrangements. The successful bidder will enter into a Grid Trade Master Agreement or similar arrangement with the Generation Pool Manager. Please register your interest against this EOI to receive full details and tender documents. Deadline for submissions is 28th February 2025 at 18:00. All registered parties will be be invited to attend an Industry Day, be issued with details of the Scope of Works, and a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to complete. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf376dd0-0689-4c90-ac6d-6deff3900aad | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65000000 - Public utilities - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf376dd0-0689-4c90-ac6d-6deff3900aad - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dabf44e-3d22-4063-ba43-3f8c7e458021 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf376dd0-0689-4c90-ac6d-6deff3900aad 11th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dabf44e-3d22-4063-ba43-3f8c7e458021 11th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92fd4ffb-99e4-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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