---
title: "Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving AUGUST 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cb6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Expression of Interest for BCC Energy Sleeving AUGUST 2025

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cb6

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## Summary

Bristol City Council is seeking expressions of interest for a new approach to manage its electricity supply through the 'Sleeved Pool' model, designed to share locally generated zero-carbon electricity among the council and other customers. The role of "Demand Pool Manager" is being requested, with responsibilities including balancing demand, supply management, and customer billing. This planning stage opportunity falls in the public utilities sector, specifically targeting services in the UK South West region (UKK11). Interested parties have until the 30th of September 2025 to participate in the initial engagement, with further details provided post-industry day. The estimated contract value is £39,600,000 gross, covering an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, particularly those experienced in balancing renewable energy supplies and managing utility contracts. Companies capable of integrating zero-carbon electricity into a demand pool model will find this tender a suitable business venture. Additionally, businesses with established operations in the UK utilities sector and those aiming to expand their service offerings within green energy solutions are encouraged to compete. The process favours those who can deliver innovative energy solutions that align with sustainability and efficiency standards set by the council.

## Notice

Bristol City Council (BCC) wants to undertake a new approach for contracting for the council's electricity supply - the 'Sleeved Pool' model. This new arrangement, is based on 'pooling' locally generated zero-carbon electricity to be shared between the council and other demand customers. Within this BCC is seeking a contractor to undertake the role of "Demand Pool Manager". This will entail tasks including the balancing of demand with supply generated for the management of multiple customer bills and invoicing. This is a second EOI for August 2025 related to DN762455

### Planning Information

Registered parties will be issued a data pack and invited to a virtual industry day. 
Further information will then be published on this EOI following the conclusion of the industry day.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050802-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050802-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050802-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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