Planning

BBC ENERGY ADVISORY SERVICES - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

  • BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-027185

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05253b

Published 23 May 2025, 7:19pm



Scope

Reference

PROC/2025/43/DH

Description

To work with the BBC to manage flexible contracts for the supply of electricity to the BBC's UK estate (including Northern Ireland) for a period of 3 years from July 2025 providing advice and guidance as necessary.

This will include (but may not be limited to)• Setting out the different types of flexible contracts and identifying the most appropriate model for the BBC giving consideration to refloating and tranche purchasing options

• Working with BBC Procurement personnel to manage fully compliant competitive procurement process in accordance with UK Public Procurement Regulations (including identifying appropriate evaluation criteria and methodology)

• Agreeing and submitting a consumption profile for electricity

• Reviewing contract terms and conditions

• Assessment of all non-energy costs including, but not limited to, management fees, balancing charges, transportation costs, Day Ahead Charges

• Assessment of pure energy costs. Providing detailed budgets and Q2 forecast reports (by building) for all energy contracts (costs and volumes)

• Quarterly performance and cost reviews - comparing hedged position to market position.

To manage a flexible contract for the supply of electricity to the BBC's UK estate for a period of 3 years from July 2025.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027
  • Possible extension to 30 June 2028
  • 3 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71314000 - Energy and related services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

10 June 2025

Engagement process description

The BBC is running an request for information to understand and work with the BBC to manage the procurement of flexible contracts for the supply of electricity to the BBC's UK estate (including Northern Ireland) for a period of 3 years from July 2025 providing advice and guidance as necessary.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRB-3233-GTQL

Broadcasting House, Portland Place

London

W1A 1AA

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government