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343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services

ESPO

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13 Aug 2024 at 17:28

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08 Aug 2024 at 13:13

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11 Mar 2024 at 15:30

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23 Feb 2024 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Espo, based in Leicester, recently concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the "343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services" tender under an open procedure. This national framework agreement, valued at £2,200,000, encompasses the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), TM44 air-conditioning testing, and other energy-related audit, assessment, survey and certification services in compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012. The framework will commence on 21 July 2024 and run until 20 July 2026, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The framework is available to all contracting authorities in England and Wales, but does not cover Scotland or Northern Ireland.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise. Businesses with qualified and accredited energy assessors stand to benefit from participation, given the broad user base that includes local authorities, educational establishments, and health sector bodies. Regular credit referencing and KPI monitoring underscore the importance of high performance and reliability, which will be crucial for maintaining ongoing contract relationships. The framework's scope ensures that companies specialising in energy audits, certification, and air-conditioning inspections are well placed to compete and thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services

Notice Description

ESPO framework agreement for the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), TM44 air-conditioning testing and any other energy related audit, assessment, survey and certification services, to meet the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings (2012) Regulations (EPB 2012) (as amended). Lot 1 - Provision of Domestic EPC Lot 2 - Provision of Commercial EPC Lot 3 - Provision of DEC Lot 4 - Other Energy Related Surveys (incl. TM44 Air-Conditioning Inspections) This National framework for use by all contracting authorities in England and Wales. Please note the scope of this framework does not include delivery to Scotland or Northern Ireland. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Staff providing services must be qualified and accredited Energy Assessors. Service Providers will be monitored throughout the life of the contract by reference to a Credit Referencing Agency. Service Providers will be monitored throughout the life of the contract against a set of agreed KPIs. Contract management processes will be in place throughout the life of the contract to ensure contract performance. Service Providers to provide management information on a six-monthly basis. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. Please note though that the scope of this framework does not include delivery to Scotland or Northern Ireland. ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5627f4ea-7bcc-46f9-8668-4b92723775a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2026 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

AES Sustainability Consultants Limited

BEMS (Controls) Ltd

C365Cloud

Caladen Consulting Limited

Carbon Profile Limited

Complete Certification Ltd

Every Property Certificate T/A Easy EPC

EPC Choice Ltd

ESOS Energy

Essential Site Skills Ltd

Fading Footprints Ltd

IN2 Design Engineering Limited

Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Main Quick Quote Contact)

MEES SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Mills Green Deal Advisors Ltd t/a Energy Efficiency Consultants

NRG Focus Ltd

Pennington Choices Limited

Rand Associates Consultancy Services Limited

Talk Green Limited

Taylor Lewis

Vibrant Energy Matters Ltd

Zenergi Limited (T/a Briar Consulting Engineers)

Further Information

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