← Back to search results

ClosedFind a Tender · UK4

Energy Supply Demand Pool Manager

Buyer: Bristol City Council →

Participate on procontract.due-north.com ↗External submission platform

BuyerBristol City Council
StatusClosed
Deadline25 Aug 2026
Value£33,000,000
Published27 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking a capable and committed Demand Pool Manager (DPM) to operate the demand-side of its Sleeved Pool electricity supply arrangement. This innovative model delivers locally generated, zero-carbon electricity to BCC, supporting the city's net zero ambitions and reducing exposure to wholesale market volatility.

Delivery location

UKK11, GB

Categories

Energy-management services 71314200

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statusactive
Value£33,000,000
Contract periodFrom 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030

Award criteria
Price — Price (60%)
Quality — Quality (40%)

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1Energy-management servicesNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 71. The category anchor is Energy-management services (71314200); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 7110,1205 median · 30 average (4,041 of 10,120 with a bid count)4.2 average (4,446 of 10,120 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer1Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Delivery region: UKK11364 median · 11 average (11 of 36 with a bid count)2.5 average (14 of 36 with named award suppliers)Not published
Similar published value (0.5×–2×)3427 median · 37.7 average (3 of 342 with a bid count)8.7 average (3 of 342 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byGPA
Submission policyallowed
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06beae
Latest release ID060552-2026
Latest release timestampSat Jun 27 2026 12:37:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060552-2026
Tender statusactive
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsCompetitive flexible procedure
Main procurement categoryservices
Above thresholdYes
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: end2026-08-25T12:00:00+01:00
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: end2027-01-05T23:59:59Z
Submission method detailshttps://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True Visible on ProContract searchable under 'DN816283'
Submission languagesen
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender value£33,000,000
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source2
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
27 Jun 2026tender060552-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
{
  "id": "060552-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-06-27T13:37:19+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06beae",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
    "name": "Bristol City Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "DN816283",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 33000000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "Extension of contracted services by 1 year ( 12 months)"
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Price",
              "type": "price",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 60,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Price"
            },
            {
              "name": "Quality",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 40,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKK11",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "71314200",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Energy-management services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Energy Supply Demand Pool Manager",
    "value": {
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 33000000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "060552-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060552-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-06-27T13:37:19+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "procedure": {
      "features": "Bristol City Council is inviting submissions for the appointment of a Demand Pool Manager (DPM) to deliver electricity supply services under a Sleeved Pool model. \nThis procurement is being conducted in two stages: \nStage 1: Pass / Fail capability assessment and indicative pricing \nDialogue with Shortlisted Suppliers\nStage 2: Detailed evaluation of quality and pricing for shortlisted bidders (60% price, 40% quality)"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2027-01-05T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking a capable and committed Demand Pool Manager (DPM) to operate the demand-side of its Sleeved Pool electricity supply arrangement. This innovative model delivers locally generated, zero-carbon electricity to BCC, supporting the city's net zero ambitions and reducing exposure to wholesale market volatility.",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-08-25T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True\nVisible on ProContract searchable under 'DN816283'",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
      "name": "Bristol City Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKK11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Bristol",
        "postalCode": "BS1 5TR",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "City Hall, College Green"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.bristol.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PWXH-3837-PDTD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
Complete JSON history (1 releases)
27 Jun 2026 · 060552-2026 · tender
{
  "id": "060552-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-06-27T13:37:19+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06beae",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
    "name": "Bristol City Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "DN816283",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 33000000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "Extension of contracted services by 1 year ( 12 months)"
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Price",
              "type": "price",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 60,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Price"
            },
            {
              "name": "Quality",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 40,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "Quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKK11",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "71314200",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Energy-management services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Energy Supply Demand Pool Manager",
    "value": {
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 33000000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
    ],
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "060552-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060552-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-06-27T13:37:19+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "procedure": {
      "features": "Bristol City Council is inviting submissions for the appointment of a Demand Pool Manager (DPM) to deliver electricity supply services under a Sleeved Pool model. \nThis procurement is being conducted in two stages: \nStage 1: Pass / Fail capability assessment and indicative pricing \nDialogue with Shortlisted Suppliers\nStage 2: Detailed evaluation of quality and pricing for shortlisted bidders (60% price, 40% quality)"
    },
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2027-01-05T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "Bristol City Council (BCC) is seeking a capable and committed Demand Pool Manager (DPM) to operate the demand-side of its Sleeved Pool electricity supply arrangement. This innovative model delivers locally generated, zero-carbon electricity to BCC, supporting the city's net zero ambitions and reducing exposure to wholesale market volatility.",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-08-25T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True\nVisible on ProContract searchable under 'DN816283'",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PWXH-3837-PDTD",
      "name": "Bristol City Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKK11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Bristol",
        "postalCode": "BS1 5TR",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "City Hall, College Green"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.bristol.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PWXH-3837-PDTD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}