Scope
Reference
2026-013
Description
Milton Keynes City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has set a target to reduce carbon emissions from its internal operations and infrastructure by 2030. As part of this ambition, the Council is exploring innovative on-site energy generation technologies that can reduce reliance on grid electricity, support the decarbonisation of operational assets, reduce long term operational cost of Milton Keynes City Council asset and demonstrate leadership in sustainable infrastructure. The Council is currently assessing the feasibility of installing road embedded kinetic energy recovery systems an example of this is a speed bump style energy generation technology at viable sites where vehicle movements are frequent and predictable. The Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that design, supply, install, operate, or maintain kinetic energy recovery systems or alternative technologies delivering similar outcomes capable of generating electricity from vehicle movements. The feedback received will be used to inform an options appraisal, shape future procurement strategy, and test value for money and deliverability.
To confirm your interest please fill out the questionnaire table in Market Engagement Document available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home and return it via InTend correspondence by 16th March 2026.
Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2036
- Possible extension to 30 November 2041
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 March 2026
Engagement process description
Market engagement information available on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. To confirm interest please complete and return market engagement questionnaire via In-Tend correspondence or market engagement stage on In-Tend.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2026
Contracting authority
Milton Keynes City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDZ-6131-PWZH
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01908691691
Email: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Website: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government