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LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts

ECHELON CONSULTANCY

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process regarding the "LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts" has concluded with awards aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in homes throughout the Southwest of England. The initiative is spearheaded by Echelon Consultancy, the buyer organisation, focusing on construction work, specifically energy efficiency retrofits. Contracts have been awarded to Cardo Ltd and Ian Williams Ltd, covering areas such as Cornwall, North Devon, South Somerset, South Devon, Bristol, Bath, and the West of England under the CPV category 45000000. The procurement method followed was Competitive Dialogue, aligning with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to optimise value and quality through collaboration. These contracts, valued at £274.3 million, span from February 2025 to February 2039, featuring terms that permit extensions, fostering long-term partnership opportunities.

This procurement initiative presents significant business growth opportunities mainly for large-scale construction firms specialising in energy efficiency projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find themselves well-positioned to collaborate or subcontract, given the selective procurement method that encourages competitive and innovative dialogue. With a keen focus on improving homes to meet EPC C standards, businesses that are adept in sustainable construction practices will be particularly suited to engage in this venture, further supported by Echelon Consultancy's commitment to driving quality and collaborative work models. The long-term nature of the contract offers stability and ongoing prospects for companies that specialise in substantial retrofit operations across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts

Notice Description

LiveWest has appointed Cardo Ltd to deliver Energy Efficiency Retrofit works for Lot 1 (Cornwall) and Lot 3 (North Devon and South Somerset). Ian Williams Ltd has been appointed to deliver Lot 2 (South Devon) and Lot 4 (Bristol, Bath and the West of England). Each contract has a potential duration of up to 15 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with two optional 5-year extensions. The contracts were procured through a Competitive Dialogue procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This approach enabled LiveWest to refine the scope, delivery model and commercial structure to ensure best value, quality, and collaborative working throughout the programme. These appointments will support LiveWest's programme to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the Southwest, bringing properties currently below EPC C up to the EPC C standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec957aae-131e-4fb5-9e1d-f0f340e61d52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2b19ec-8739-4a9d-b049-bbc99637ef08
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£274,300,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£274,300,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2039 Over 5 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
ECHELON CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARDO (WEST & WALES

IAN WILLIAMS

Further Information

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