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PSF4 Lot 1B- Schools Decarbonisation Strategy

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for its "PSF4 Lot 1B- Schools Decarbonisation Strategy" tender. The project, focused within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, comprised building condition surveys and heat decarbonisation plans for 69 maintained schools across England. The awarded contract, valued at £472,265, was issued to Architects Plus (UK) with a contract period starting on 21st March 2025 and ending on 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in building inspections, energy efficiency improvements, and renewable energy systems. Businesses experienced in enhancing energy performance and implementing low carbon heating solutions would find this contract particularly beneficial for their growth. Westmorland and Furness Council's involvement highlights potential future collaboration and showcases the Council’s dedication to supporting sustainable infrastructure within educational facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 1B- Schools Decarbonisation Strategy

Notice Description

As part of the process to understand existing buildings emissions and deliver carbon reductions, Westmorland and Furness Council ("the Authority"), working with the 69 maintained schools, wishes to undertake a programme of Building Condition Surveys (on site) and preparation of Heat Decarbonisation Plans (desktop study) for each school building. The aim is to understand the existing energy performance, measured against current published standards and building codes, and then identify feasible measures to improve energy efficiency, introduce low carbon heating and renewable energy systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-731f9ecb-2480-4821-a62f-3241cd31fe74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f643bea-766b-4bd4-bb45-5c960808d272
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£472,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHITECTS PLUS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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