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BICS Eligibility Window

1 Oct – 30 Nov 2026 · applications close in

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Institutional intelligence · Commercial energy

Wholesale energy market
access, for all.

We transform how UK businesses procure electricity and gas — applying wholesale trading intelligence, advanced analytics and operational expertise normally reserved for institutional energy desks.

Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.

FT Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies

Trusted by industry leaders

Institutional intelligence · Commercial energy

We bring the trading desk to medium and large UK businesses.

£100m+

Client value created

Quantifiable commercial impact delivered through structured procurement, risk timing and contract optimisation across complex portfolios.

Top 0.1%

Market access

Medium and large businesses accessing wholesale-level pricing structures typically reserved for the UK’s largest energy users.

24/7

Live market intelligence

Continuous monitoring of geopolitical risk, forward curves and non-commodity charges — proactive rather than reactive decisions.

Institutional intelligence · Commercial energy

We bring the trading desk to medium and large UK businesses.

£100m+

Client value created

Quantifiable commercial impact delivered through structured procurement, risk timing and contract optimisation across complex portfolios.

Top 0.1%

Market access

Medium and large businesses accessing wholesale-level pricing structures typically reserved for the UK’s largest energy users.

24/7

Live market intelligence

Medium and large businesses accessing wholesale-level pricing structures typically reserved for the UK’s largest energy users.

The biggest electricity relief scheme of the decade

BICS could cut eligible electricity bills by up to 25%.

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme opens a single, evidence-heavy eligibility window. We confirm your band, build the evidence pack, and manage the submission 

1 Oct – 30 Nov 2026

SIC + HS AND-rule

Backdated to April 2026

~10,000 eligible firms

Eligibility test

SIC + HS lists

Eligible firms

~10,000

Site-use floor

≥25%

Indicative value

3.5 – 4 p/kWh

Closes in

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What we do

Comprehensive energy solutions

End-to-end energy management designed to optimise cost and control across complex, multi-site portfolios.

New · Flagship relief

01

BICS & Regulatory Relief

BICS, EII, Climate Change Agreements and CCL relief. We identify eligibility, defend the highest exemption band, build the evidence pack and manage the application end to end.

02

Energy Procurement

Strategic procurement across fixed, flexible and wholesale buying structures — securing contracts, structuring risk and navigating volatility at trading-desk depth.

03

Energy Due Diligence

Pre-acquisition energy risk intelligence for investors and operators: contracts, non-commodity exposure, capacity risk and embedded costs assessed from Day One.

04

Renewables & Storage

Solar on capex or structured PPA basis, plus AI-driven battery optimisation that captures wholesale and imbalance volatility to improve on-site generation economics.

05

Net Zero & Carbon Compliance

Decarbonisation planning and compliance — ESOS, SECR and carbon reporting integrated into one coherent transition strategy, not standalone paperwork.

06

Board-Level Reporting

Live market intelligence and portfolio reporting that turns forward curves and non-commodity charges into proactive, defensible decisions.

What we do

Comprehensive Energy Solutions

End-to-end energy management designed to optimise cost and control across complex, multi-site portfolios.

01

Energy Procurement

Strategic procurement across fixed, flexible and wholesale buying structures — securing contracts, structuring risk and navigating volatility at trading-desk depth.

New · Flagship relief

02

BICS & Regulatory Relief

BICS, EII, Climate Change Agreements and CCL relief. We identify eligibility, defend the highest exemption band, build the evidence pack and manage the application end to end.

03

Energy Due Diligence

Pre-acquisition energy risk intelligence for investors and operators: contracts, non-commodity exposure, capacity risk and embedded costs assessed from Day One.

04

Renewables & Storage

Solar on capex or structured PPA basis, plus AI-driven battery optimisation that captures wholesale and imbalance volatility to improve on-site generation economics.

05

Net Zero & Carbon Compliance

Decarbonisation planning and compliance — ESOS, SECR and carbon reporting integrated into one coherent transition strategy, not standalone paperwork.

06

Board-Level Reporting

Live market intelligence and portfolio reporting that turns forward curves and non-commodity charges into proactive, defensible decisions.

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FT Financial Times — fastest-growing companies

Why Top Brands
Trust Us

We don’t just find you a contract; we build a long-term energy strategy. Our clients stay with us because we deliver consistent value, year after year.

Data-Driven Decisions

We use advanced market analytics to predict price movements and secure the best timing for your contracts.

Dedicated Support

Direct access to energy experts, not a call center. We handle supplier issues so you don't have to.

The people behind the desk

Meet the team.

Direct access to named specialists — not a call centre. Our leadership carries 25+ years of combined procurement, trading and compliance expertise.

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Aaron Dardi

Managing Director

A strong financial background combined with first-hand experience running an energy-intensive manufacturing business giving him a rare, dual lens on the commercial and operational pressures facing high-energy users

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Mike Chan

Director & Co-Founder

An energy industry pioneer with 30+ years' experience, including a former European Director role at one of Europe's largest suppliers. Expert in complex, high-consumption multi-site portfolios

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Jeevan Singh

Director of Energy Relief & Compliance

An engineering background turned into a sharp eye for eligibility - leading BICS, EII and CCL applications from technical assessment through to compliant, evidence-backed submission

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Nadie Chapman

Client Director

The dedicated point of contact driving every client relationship - proactive, seamless service across the entire customer journey

Let’s talk energy

Ready to optimise your energy costs?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation strategy review — or check your BICS eligibility in under two minutes.

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