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ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)" was facilitated by East Sussex County Council. This initiative is part of the ESPO Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement and aims to provide Air Conditioning Inspections (ACIs) in support of the Council's energy efficiency and compliance objectives. The tender, classified under "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," concluded with an active award on 26 August 2025. The contract, valued at £1,715, employs a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The project is scheduled to run from 5 December 2025 to 4 December 2028 and encompasses services primarily in Lewes, with delivery at the postal code BN7 1UE.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-related services, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. Given the procurement method used and its eligibility for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social enterprises are well-placed to engage with such open calls. The framework provides a structured environment for companies to demonstrate their capabilities in performing statutory inspections, thus fostering business growth through sustained governmental contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative and compliant inspection solutions will be particularly competitive in this tender process.

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Notice Title

ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)

Notice Description

Appointment of a contractor under the (reference 343_24) ESPO Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement for the provision of Air Conditioning Inspections (ACIs). The scope of services will be procured under the following framework lot: Lot 4 - Other Energy-Related Surveys (including TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections) This lot covers additional energy-related assessments to support the Council's energy efficiency and compliance objectives. This procurement supports the Council's commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and energy performance improvement across its estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c8411e7-72a8-49d2-a7ef-df0c6bffc655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,715 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 3-4 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EASY EPC

EVERY PROPERTY CERTIFICATE LTD (T/A EASY EPC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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