--- title: "City Leap Prospectus - Soft Market Testing Excercise" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-31" --- # City Leap Prospectus - Soft Market Testing Excercise Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b880a333-1279-4c1b-8ea7-b1de5b3b2963.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently planning a tender titled "City Leap Prospectus - Soft Market Testing Exercise" focused on the energy sector. This initiative aims to engage potential partners for the energy component of the City Leap Programme, which is aligned with Bristol’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest set for 31st August 2018, providing businesses until 23:50 BST to submit their proposals via the Energy Service's website. The estimated value of this opportunity is £5 million and encompasses the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovative energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in smart energy systems. Companies that excel in developing sustainable energy technologies or have innovative business models aligned with carbon reduction strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this soft market exercise, businesses can build partnerships with Bristol City Council and potentially secure future contracts as part of the Council's comprehensive procurement initiatives following this preliminary engagement. ## Notice Bristol City Council is seeking, via the City Leap Prospectus, to undertake soft market testing with potential partners for the energy element of the City Leap Programme prior to undertaking appropriate procurement exercises later in 2018/19 (subject to internal Council approvals). Set out in the City Leap prospectus is the programme of work that Bristol City Council currently envisages will be its focus over the next ten years. This programme of work reflects the strategically co-ordinated range of projects that Bristol City Council is currently pursuing to meet its 2050 carbon neutrality target. Recognising that there is substantial innovation in the energy sector, particularly in relation to the future smart energy system, the City Leap Programme could easily be expanded to include other activities, reflecting innovative business models or ideas proposed by potential partners, and the council would welcome proposals that extend beyond the programme of work as set out in the Prospectus. Expressions of interest (EOIs) regarding potential partnership opportunities with the council must be submitted by 23:50 BST on Friday 31st August 2018. Please note that the council will start to action the EOIs as we receive them but will not enter into any discussions with organisations that submit EOIs after the deadline. Please complete the secure webform on the Energy Service's website: www.energyservicebristol.co.uk/prospectus to submit your Expression of Interest For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of the City Leap Prospectus is to conduct a soft market testing exercise to determine whether the council wishes to enter into one or more partnerships for the energy element of Bristol City Council's proposed City Leap Programme. Any subsequent partnerships entered into by Bristol City Council with third parties will be subject to appropriate procurement, as required ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53395ff1-3c34-420f-ae29-c18a370c15c5 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | BS3 9FS | | 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 | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 31 Jul 2018 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53395ff1-3c34-420f-ae29-c18a370c15c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53395ff1-3c34-420f-ae29-c18a370c15c5 31st July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.energyservicebristol.co.uk/prospectus To submit expression of Interest please follow below link ## 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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