Guidance

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: business guidance

This guidance explains how to apply for support through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) ahead of applications opening on 1 October 2026.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 10 August 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: guidance for applicants

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Annex A: British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme evidence requirements

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Details

This guidance covers:

• who is eligible
• how relief is calculated
• the evidence you may need to provide
• your ongoing obligations if you receive support

BICS will reduce electricity costs for eligible manufacturing businesses by providing exemptions from the renewables obligation (RO), feed-in tariffs (FIT) and capacity market (CM).

Published 10 August 2026