1.Where do we start?
Tell us briefly what is happening and what you want to sort out. No perfect brief needed. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll help work out the next step.
The energy contract procurement process
Review
Send your bill and Letter of Authority (LOA).
Organise
We gather your retailer records.
Monitor
Watch the market. Choose when to tender.
Pricing
We run a competitive tender.
Analyse
Detailed analysis. A defensible recommendation.
Contracting
We review terms to fit your needs.
Account management
Bill checks, network reviews and ongoing support.Customer portal coming soon.
What you get with a Bulk tender
A clear decision.
With the detail to back it up.
The lowest headline rate is only the start. See how we turn bills, usage and retailer offers into a recommendation, a working budget and practical next steps.
Electricity, explained page by page.
Commercial property · New South Wales · 6-page example
A clear recommendation
Know which retailer we recommend, the estimated annual spend and the reasons behind the choice.
The full annual cost
Compare energy, network, metering, environmental charges and fees on the same usage forecast.
Terms that matter
See payment terms, usage flexibility, solar conditions, exit exposure and extra charges side by side.
A month-by-month budget
Plan cash flow around seasonal usage, with metering options and sensitivity to changing charges.
Your bill, checked line by line
Trace quantities, rates and loss factors back to the bill, then see the same usage at proposed prices.
A practical path to signing
Understand the evidence, outstanding confirmations, contract selections and first-bill checks.
An anonymised historical report from October 2026, shown to illustrate the work you receive. Prices, offers and recommendations relate to that analysis date. Forecast costs are estimates, not guaranteed bills or a current offer. Each tender is tailored to the customer.
Gas, matched to how your business runs.
Food processing · Victoria · 7-page example
A recommendation with options
Compare delivered annual cost and decide between a shorter commitment and longer price certainty.
More than a gas rate
See commodity, transport, network, environmental and fixed charges rebuilt from the actual bill.
The commitments behind the quote
Compare minimum take, excess gas, capacity changes, CPI, payment and exit terms.
ACQ, MDQ and MHQ optimised
Set annual, daily and hourly quantities against actual demand and future plans. Lower annual use does not always mean lower peak demand.
Test the what-ifs
See how usage, CPI, delivery charges and contract length change the budget and the risks.
Clear actions and evidence
Know what to sign, what still needs confirmation and which assumptions support the recommendation.
The negotiation, measured
Compare earlier and later offers on the same basis, separating price improvements from changes in usage.
An anonymised historical report from October 2026, shown to illustrate the work you receive. Prices, offers and recommendations relate to that analysis date. Forecast costs are estimates, not guaranteed bills or a current offer. Each tender is tailored to the customer.
So much more than tenders
Bespoke solutions for your business
Even within the same industry, every large market business is different. Your brand, culture, technology and customers shape how you operate, and your energy portfolio deserves the same individual attention. A cookie-cutter approach just won’t suffice.
At Bulk Energy, we pride ourselves on seeing both the forest and the trees. Energy contracting is cyclical, and understanding those cycles guides the big decisions – when to go to market, which retailers to approach and how long to contract for. We build that strategy around your business needs and appetite for risk.
Good strategy depends on careful implementation, and that is where our attention to detail comes into its own. We compare contract terms, identify what is material and negotiate term sheets, making sure the detail supports the recommendation and works for your business over the long term.
That care continues beyond the recommendation. We proactively manage each step of the transition from one contract to the next, guiding you through review and execution, checking account setup, validating first bills, and resolving exceptions. You have support throughout the life of your contracts, with people who understand the decisions behind them.
Five-minute electricity pricing, evolving business needs and changing environmental reporting requirements all add to the complexity. Tenders and contracts are one piece of a much larger puzzle. Our role is to help you bring those pieces together, with practical advice and ongoing support through every contracting cycle. Explore support beyond procurement.
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- Manufacturing
- Food production
- Wineries
- Retail
- Supermarkets
- Hardware
- Timber
- Cold storage
- Hotels
- Pubs and clubs
- Restaurants
- Leisure centres
- Commercial property
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Printing
- Fuel and convenience
- Golf clubs
- Car dealerships
Frequently asked questions
2.When should we start planning our renewal?
Start planning now, even if it is not the right time to sign. An early request for proposal gives us real offers and benchmarks. Our recommendation may be to act or wait; your current contract does not have to end first.
3.What do you need from us?
A recent bill, your current contract and its end date are a useful start. For several sites, add a site list and tell us what is changing. Let us know who approves the decision. We will help fill the gaps.
4.How do you compare offers beyond the headline rate?
We compare the same usage and period, including the charges and assumptions behind the expected total cost. Then we weigh your priorities: contract flexibility, payment terms, metering, solar, billing and support. We explain the trade-offs and clarify material unknowns before you decide.
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5.How is Bulk Energy paid?
The initial assessment is free. Before you proceed, we explain how we are paid, what the agreed service includes and any separate fees. Procurement, ongoing account support and specialist services can involve different arrangements. You should be able to assess the cost alongside the energy offers and the support you will receive. If the scope changes, the commercial arrangements need to be clear too.
6.Do we have to change retailers?
No. A better outcome does not have to come with a different logo on your bill. We can include your current retailer in the comparison, and staying may be the right recommendation. We weigh the cost, terms, service and practical implications of a change. The recommendation needs to make sense for your business, whether it involves moving or staying put.
7.Can you manage electricity, gas and multiple sites?
Yes. We can coordinate a portfolio across fuels, sites and contract types, while keeping the detail of each supply in view. Electricity and gas need their own analysis; sites can have different renewal dates, responsibilities and operating plans. We establish what belongs in the portfolio, what is changing and who needs to do what. The aim is one coordinated plan, with the exceptions made clear.
8.What if we add a site or our usage changes?
Tell us early, even if the plan is still taking shape. New sites, closures, different operating hours or a solar installation can change what you need from the contract. We check the relevant provisions and work through the implications with you and the retailer. Flexibility varies between agreements, so an assumption is not enough. The best time to discuss a foreseeable change is while we can still negotiate for it; if the contract is already in place, we establish the available options.
9.What happens if a bill is wrong after the changeover?
Send it through. The job is to get it fixed. We check the site, billing period, usage and charges against the agreement and supporting records, then take the discrepancy to the responsible provider. We keep the issue in view and check the response against the original problem. A query number is a starting point; a corrected bill, confirmed account change or credit needs evidence. We keep you informed about what is resolved and what still needs attention.
PREFER TO DO IT YOURSELF?
Check out our useful guides
PREFER TO DO IT YOURSELF?
Check out our useful guides
Quote Residential/SMEPut rates and contract terms on the same footing.DIY MeteringUnderstand the charges and agreements behind them.Check your billsMatch charges to your contract and usage.Choose a brokerAsk the right questions before you appoint one.Network chargesSee what drives your tariff and demand costs.Common questionsUseful answers before the next contracting decision.
You made it this far.
Coffee’s on us.
A real coffee, in person. Print your IOU and bring it along when we meet following a genuine enquiry.
But first, what’s the problem? Let’s work through it.
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Let’s work through it.
Tell us what you need. Add your bills, contract or usage data if they’ll help.
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