Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:10

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Passivhaus Certifier for the construction of Causeway Green Primary School. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure and falls under the industry category of building surveying services, with additional classifications in survey conduction and survey design services. The contract was awarded to ZE Passivhaus Services Ltd, based in Manchester, with a contract period from 31st March 2026 to 31st January 2028. The procurement process moved from the tender stage to award update, with the award published on 9th June 2026, following the quotation submission deadline on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for the building surveying industry, particularly for firms specialising in Passivhaus certification and related survey services. As the contract was awarded based on an open procurement method, it was accessible to any suitably qualified suppliers, favouring those that could deliver both high-quality services and innovative solutions. Businesses already operating within the geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and broader areas like Europe and Channel Islands, stand to benefit from similar future contracts. This serves as an excellent opportunity for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in energy-efficient building certifications and establish strong relationships with public councils.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School - AWARD

Notice Description

TITLE OF PROJECT Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School REF SKD 194 BRIEF DESCRIPTION Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is issuing this Invitation to Quote in order to appoint a suitability qualified Supplier to deliver the requirement and outcomes as described in this document. All Quotations received (that are compliant i.e. submitted in accordance with the quotation instructions) will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria as set out below. Quotations should be prepared and submitted with reference to the complete set of Quotation documentation and in accordance with Section 5 of this document, Instructions for submitting a Quotation. At the Council's discretion, Suppliers may be invited to clarify their Quotation, as an aid for evaluators to fully understand their offers. All Suppliers should nonetheless take care to fully explain their offering in their Quotation submission. The contract will be awarded to the Supplier that scores the highest marks following the evaluation of all Quotations (in accordance with the scheme described in Section 5, Evaluation of Quotations). The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 20 March 2026 at 15:00hrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d7a861-c77d-474b-8cea-0f25ca2a510d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZE PASSIVHAUS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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