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16 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Main Contractor Contract for Energy Efficient Retrofit Works" under the award stage as of 14th July 2026. This initiative, linked to the Government's Warm Homes schemes, focuses on domestic energy efficiency and aims at achieving an EPC C rating by 2030 in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process falls under the 'works' main category within the construction industry (CPV code 45000000) and involves selective procurement by call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The total contract worth £15,000,000 commenced on 14th July 2026 and will run until 30th April 2028.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and energy efficiency services, particularly focusing on retrofitting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender process, presenting an ideal growth opportunity. The successful suppliers, including Sureserve Energy Services UK Limited and PHS Home Solutions, demonstrate that large enterprises are also significant players in this space. Engagement in such retrofitting projects can aid businesses in expanding their portfolios, increasing market share in the eco-friendly construction sector, and contributing to government goals in decarbonisation.

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Notice Title

Main Contractor Contract for Energy Efficient Retrofit Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) has been awarded funding under the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WHSHF) and Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG) schemes. NCC's award-winning Warmer Homes Team is delivering domestic energy efficiency, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects across Northumberland, aiming to achieve EPC C by 2030, reduce fuel poverty, lower household energy bills and decarbonise domestic energy use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ee2e51d-2ddf-4739-8d1a-74063c8f254f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738029b5-4f32-4454-a38a-1ffe04415b7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PHS HOME SOLUTIONS

SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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