--- title: "BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-23" --- # BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d32.json) ## Summary Brighton and Hove City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership." This project aims to establish a Strategic Energy Partnership to deliver energy decarbonisation projects, advancing the city's progress towards net zero. Based in Hove, UK, the council is engaged in Preliminary Market Engagement, which is set to culminate on 27 March 2026. The formal procurement process is anticipated to start in Autumn 2026, with the contract running from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2042, potentially extending until 2052. The procurement focuses on large-scale energy management and environmental consultancy services, valued up to £600 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in energy management and environmental consultancy to contribute to a transformative project within Brighton and Hove. Companies involved in infrastructure or similar sectors with experience in large-scale projects may find this partnership particularly advantageous. The procurement process is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering inclusive opportunities to engage and mobilise investment for decarbonisation efforts. By participating, businesses can leverage the partnership for long-term economic growth, aligning with the city’s net-zero objectives and driving sustainable development. Potential participants are encouraged to review the SEP Prospectus and related materials to understand and prepare for the forthcoming procurement phases. ## 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 https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/strategic-energy-partnership-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/026345-2026 | | 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 | 23 Mar 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 | £500,000,000 | | 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 - 23 Mar 2026 at 14:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026345-2026 - 11 Feb 2026 at 08:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012165-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 16:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012127-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026345-2026 23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012165-2026 11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012127-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/strategic-energy-partnership-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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