Award

Contractor for Retrofit Works to Existing Housing Stock

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Kent Housing Association, serving as the contracting authority, has successfully awarded a contract for retrofit works to Fortem Solutions Limited. This procurement falls under the refurbishment work category and was part of a call-off from EEM's Property Improvement and Decarbonisation Works Framework (Lot 2). The contract involves upgrading existing housing stock with installations such as PV panels and ASHP, adhering to PAS2035 standards. The contract value is approximately £5.67 million, and Fortem Solutions Limited is responsible for a turnkey solution. The project, located in Sevenoaks, England (Postal Code: TN13 1AX), spans from 19th August 2025 to 1st September 2028, with the award officially realised on 24th April 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficient refurbishments and housing redevelopment. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale, sustainable housing projects would be well-suited for similar competitive bidding processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also leverage such frameworks for direct engagement opportunities within the public sector, potentially fostering their growth in the burgeoning energy retrofit market. The procurement approach utilised encourages streamlined processes, enabling businesses to efficiently align with government standards and contribute to decarbonisation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contractor for Retrofit Works to Existing Housing Stock

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* Following the successful SHF wave 3 consortium bid with Thriving Communities led by Places for People, West Kent Housing Association needs to appoint a contractor to deliver the work included in the bid. Works include PV panels, ASHP, cavity and loft insulation, doors, and windows. We require delivery of these works in compliance with PAS2035, including retrofit assessments and submission of all KPI and evidence required for the SHF wave 3 bid. We will be seeking delivery of this contract with a turnkey approach, where the contractor is responsible for survey, design, delivery and grant income. The procurement route is a direct award call off from EEM's Property Improvement and Decarbonisation Works Framework (Lot 2)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29c3f318-e281-46c6-8356-d5351333d2a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33fb281-75bc-4008-b59a-a16ee1bbc4da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,668,249 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,668,249 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTEM SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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