Award

Housing Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2021 at 11:25

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

10 Jun 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a single supplier for the "Housing Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Services" to support a range of energy and sustainability initiatives in the housing sector. This tender is currently in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure methodology. The previous bid deadline was extended to 23rd June 2021; now, the project focuses on key aspects like whole house retrofitting and developing carbon accounting strategies. The estimated value of the contract is £800,000, contributing to the council's goal of delivering significant housing improvements and achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in energy consultancy, building sustainability, and low carbon technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in energy efficiency, carbon analysis, and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ambitious investment strategy of £2.5 billion over ten years not only outlines the project’s scope but also indicates a broader commitment to fostering growth in the housing sector, creating a conducive environment for businesses looking to expand their offerings in energy consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Housing Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Housing Service require a single supplier to act as an Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Service Partner for a range of consultancy services including input and advice across a range of housing related energy and sustainability issues. Specifically, the successful supplier will help drive forward important workstreams such as the whole house retrofit programme for existing homes and future heat network commercial and delivery options for new build housing. The range of services will also include supporting areas of work as diverse as metering and billing strategies, fuel poverty analysis, carbon offsetting analysis and energy modelling/carbon accounting, low carbon technology appraisals etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council has an ambitious strategy to deliver new homes, invest significantly in existing stock and the transform services for customers, which is outlined in the latest Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget Strategy. The HRA aims to deliver a 2.5 billion GBP investment over ten years in building and improving Council homes to deliver Council commitments on affordable housing and net zero carbon by 2030 and is based on the following three priorities to: expand and accelerate the development of affordable and low-cost housing; continue to modernise existing Council homes and neighbourhoods; and transform front line services to tenants to tackle inequality and reduce their costs of living. The above priorities are being taken forward under the latest HRA Budget Strategy, and Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) The Housing Service require a single supplier to act as an Energy and Sustainability Consultancy Service Partner for a range of consultancy services including input and advice across a range of housing related energy and sustainability issues. Specifically, the successful supplier will help drive forward important workstreams such as the whole house retrofit programme for existing homes and future heat network commercial and delivery options for new build housing. The range of services will also include supporting areas of work as diverse as metering and billing strategies, fuel poverty analysis, carbon offsetting analysis and energy modelling/carbon accounting, low carbon technology appraisals etc. Overall the range of services to be provided will support the Councils Housing Sustainability Approach and its goals of becoming net zero carbon by 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b32e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030491-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

38551000 - Energy meters

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£951,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
New framework tender will be published 9-12 months before the expiration of this Framework Agreement, new tender publish date approximately February - April 2024.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693580

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGEWORKS

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