--- title: "Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded) - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064a92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a92.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-06" --- # Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded) - Market Engagement Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064a92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064a92.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Milton Keynes City Council, focuses on the development of a "Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Road-Embedded)" to support their climate emergency targets. The Council is in the planning stage, engaging the market to assess the feasibility of installing road-embedded kinetic energy recovery systems. Located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, this opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting innovative energy supply and distribution methods. Interested parties are expected to express their interest by 16 March 2026, with the overall contract period commencing on 1 December 2026 and lasting until 30 November 2036, with potential extensions up to 2041. The communication regarding future notices is scheduled for 1 July 2026. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in energy generation technology, particularly those capable of designing, supplying, installing, operating, or maintaining kinetic energy recovery systems. Companies with innovative solutions for generating electricity from vehicle movements will find this tender highly relevant. Smaller enterprises may find suitability in the procurement process, given the Council's openness to SMEs. Engaging in this project not only offers the potential for significant business growth but also allows companies to contribute to pivotal sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives. Feedback received will shape the council's future procurement strategies, offering participants a chance to influence the development and deployment of sustainable infrastructure solutions in Milton Keynes. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has set a target to reduce carbon emissions from its internal operations and infrastructure by 2030. As part of this ambition, the Council is exploring innovative on-site energy generation technologies that can reduce reliance on grid electricity, support the decarbonisation of operational assets, reduce long term operational cost of Milton Keynes City Council asset and demonstrate leadership in sustainable infrastructure. The Council is currently assessing the feasibility of installing road embedded kinetic energy recovery systems an example of this is a speed bump style energy generation technology at viable sites where vehicle movements are frequent and predictable. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that design, supply, install, operate, or maintain kinetic energy recovery systems or alternative technologies delivering similar outcomes capable of generating electricity from vehicle movements. The feedback received will be used to inform an options appraisal, shape future procurement strategy, and test value for money and deliverability. To confirm your interest please fill out the questionnaire table in Market Engagement Document available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home and return it via InTend correspondence by 16th March 2026. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. ### Planning Information Market engagement information available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. To confirm interest please complete and return market engagement questionnaire via In-Tend correspondence or market engagement stage on In-Tend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011141-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 16:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011141-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011141-2026 6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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