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title: "Sale of Electricity - Waste Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d086"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Sale of Electricity - Waste Facility

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d086

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process exploring the potential contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. This process falls under the goods industry category, specifically focused on electricity (CPV code 09310000), and is situated in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The Council is currently engaging in market consultation to assess market interest and consider various commercial and pricing arrangements. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published on 22nd July 2026, with a deadline for interested parties to respond by 14th August 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those with an interest or expertise in electricity sales and waste-to-energy projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are seen as potential contenders, given the suitability considerations outlined. Interested firms could benefit significantly from this long-term contract, as the project is scheduled to commence on 3rd April 2028, extending through to 2nd April 2032, allowing for sustained business growth and expansion in the renewable energy market.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council is exploring the potential to enter into a contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand current market appetite, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms and contractual arrangements available before determining its preferred delivery mode.

### Planning Information

Gloucestershire County Council is exploring the potential to enter into a contract for the sale of electricity generated by the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility.
The Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand current market appetite, commercial structures, pricing mechanisms and contractual arrangements available before determining its preferred delivery model
This engagement does not constitute a call for competition.
Whilst the Council is publishing this notice, this is not a procurement exercise therefore PA23 does not apply. The Authority has published this UK2 Notice on a voluntary basis to inform the market of an opportunity for the sale of electricity only.
If your organisation is interested in viewing the documentation for this Pre-Market-Engagement, please send an email to: 
waste@gloucestershire.gov.uk 
Please ensure you title your email: Pre-Market-Engagement Sale of Electricity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069019-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2028 - 2 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069019-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069019-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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