--- title: "BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064aae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064aae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-06" --- # BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064aae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064aae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064aae.json) ## Summary Brighton and Hove City Council is initiating a public procurement process to form a Strategic Energy Partnership aimed at accelerating the city's progress towards net zero. The opportunity, titled "BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership", falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on energy management and environmental consultancy. This procurement is currently in the planning stage with preliminary market engagement underway, which will help refine the council's requirements and commercial models before the formal procurement process begins in Autumn 2026. The project is located in Hove, United Kingdom, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 27 March 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale energy and infrastructure sectors to contribute to pivotal decarbonisation projects. With an estimated contract value of £10 million to £12 million, the project is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, allowing these entities to partner with Brighton and Hove City Council and support its long-term economic and social objectives. Businesses skilled in energy management and consultancy are ideally suited to compete, as the preliminary market engagement seeks innovative solutions and partnership structures that can mobilise investment and drive the city's energy goals. Participation in this stage is essential for firms looking to shape the procurement approach and secure a role in the forthcoming formal process. ## Notice Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is seeking to engage with organisations that have suitable experience in largescale energy, infrastructure, or related sectors, in relation to the forthcoming opportunity to form a Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP). The SEP will deliver energy decarbonisation projects at pace and scale, accelerating the whole city's progress towards net zero. Prior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence in Autumn 2026, BHCC is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). The purpose of this engagement is to consult with the market to refine the council's requirements, explore partnership and commercial models, and shape the procurement approach. Through this early engagement, BHCC aims to secure a commercially viable partnership structure that can mobilise investment, accelerate delivery, and support the city's long-term decarbonisation, economic, and social objectives. Please note this PME notice is not a call for competition nor an invitation to tender. Participation in this PME exercise will not influence future procurement decisions. If you wish to participate in this exercise, please visit our https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero to access the SEP Prospectus, PME Information Document, webinar recording, questionnaires, and key dates. ### Planning Information Should you have any questions regarding the requirement or completion of this form, please e-mail net.zero@brighton-hove.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2042 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HOVE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN3 3BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Central Hove | | Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade | | Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 18:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011186-2026 6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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