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BHCC JB Strategic Energy Partnership

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March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
012165-2026
Value
£12,000,000
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 11, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2027

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Budget
£12,000,000
Duration
180 months
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex
Type
Other
88
Quality Score/100
Excellent

Original Tender Description

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) seeks experienced organizations for a Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) to deliver large-scale energy decarbonisation projects and accelerate progress towards net zero. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is underway to refine requirements and shape the procurement approach, targeting Autumn 2026 for formal procurement.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (7)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS7
--To participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, visit the designated website: `https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/strategic-energy-partnership-net-zero`.
--Access and review the SEP Prospectus from the provided website.
--Access and review the PME Information Document from the provided website.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None specified for this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Organisations must have suitable experience in largescale energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Demonstrated experience in largescale energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
--Capability to deliver energy decarbonisation projects at pace and scale (as relevant for the future Strategic Energy Partnership).
--Ability to mobilise investment for strategic energy partnerships (as relevant for the future Strategic Energy Partnership).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None specified for this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
012165-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data about Brighton & Hove City Council's Preliminary Market Engagement for a Strategic Energy Partnership aimed at city-wide energy decarbonisation, which is not a call for competition.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
012165-2026_ocds_release.json

Brighton and Hove City Council is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement for a Strategic Energy Partnership to accelerate city-wide decarbonisation projects, seeking experienced organizations to help shape the future procurement process.

Official PDF VersionPDF
012165-2026_official.pdf

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking organizations with experience in large-scale energy, infrastructure, or related sectors for preliminary market engagement regarding a future Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) aimed at accelerating the city's decarbonization efforts.

Tender NoticeHTM
012165-2026.html

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking engagement from experienced organisations in large-scale energy or infrastructure sectors for a Strategic Energy Partnership to accelerate decarbonisation, inviting participation in Preliminary Market Engagement to shape future procurement, not a formal tender.

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88
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This is a very clear and well-structured Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice, effectively communicating its purpose to gather market input for a future Strategic Energy Partnership focused on decarbonisation. The documentation is comprehensive for a PME, providing all necessary information for interested parties to participate.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The tender clearly defines itself as a Preliminary Market Engagement, not a formal call for competition, which aligns with legal pre-procurement practices. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no reported disputes. The lack of a formal procedure code is consistent with its PME status.

Clarity90/100

The description is exceptionally clear, explicitly stating the purpose of the PME, the objectives of the future Strategic Energy Partnership, and the non-binding nature of the engagement. Requirements for PME participation are well-documented and understandable.

Completeness88/100

All basic information, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and future contract duration/start date, is provided. A dedicated URL offers access to all detailed PME documents, ensuring comprehensive information is available.

Fairness92/100

The PME promotes fairness by providing full document access via a public URL and disclosing the estimated value. The requirements for participation are generic and broad, not tailored to specific companies, encouraging wide market engagement.

Practicality85/100

Electronic engagement is supported through a dedicated website for accessing documents and submitting questionnaires. Key dates and the URL for participation are clearly provided, making it practical for interested organizations to engage.

Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and dates are logical. The 'None' values for Type and Procedure are consistent with the nature of a Preliminary Market Engagement. No disputes or suspensions are reported.

Sustainability95/100

Sustainability is at the core of this initiative, with a clear focus on 'energy decarbonisation projects' and 'accelerating net zero.' The tender also explicitly mentions supporting 'economic, and social objectives,' demonstrating a strong commitment to broader sustainability goals.

Strengths

Clear definition as Preliminary Market Engagement (PME).
Strong focus on sustainability and decarbonisation.
Comprehensive access to PME documents via URL.
Generic and fair requirements for market engagement.
Clear communication of future project objectives and scope.

Concerns

"Liable Person" field is empty.
Automated checks incorrectly flagged lack of sustainability focus.
No formal e-submission platform (though acceptable for PME).

Recommendations

1. Ensure the "Liable Person" field is populated for future formal tenders.
2. Continue to clearly distinguish PME from formal procurement processes.
3. Consider explicitly mentioning innovation as a desired outcome in future formal tender documents, building on the PME's exploration of models.

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