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Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy, Acton (part of North West Academies Trust) and ECS Consultants Ltd contract extension [Stage 2] (con_20069)

NORTH WEST ACADEMIES (ACTON)

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14 Dec 2023 at 16:20

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09 Mar 2023 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy" involves Acton CofE Primary Academy, part of North West Academies Trust, and ECS Consultants Ltd. The contract falls under the industry category of engineering services and is aimed at low carbon heating replacement systems in schools. The contracting authority for this tender is North West Academies Trust. The procurement stage is currently focused on an extended contract involving updated installation dates, refreshed KPI's, and feasibility studies for Solar PV panels. The key date for this process is the contract extension decision on December 21, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those specialised in low carbon heating solutions, to engage in a project that aims to accelerate decarbonisation in the education sector. Companies with expertise in ground or air source heat pumps and thermal efficiency improvements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring a specific focus on works already completed. Businesses interested in sustainable heating solutions and consultancy services can utilise this contract extension to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the greener future of educational infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy, Acton (part of North West Academies Trust) and ECS Consultants Ltd contract extension [Stage 2] (con_20069)

Notice Description

The Pilot project that this contract sits within is focused on low carbon heating replacement systems for eight pilot schools. Lead by the DfE, the scope of this pilot is to replace existing heating systems (Gas, Coal and Oil) to either Ground or Air Source Heat Pumps and improve school building fabric where necessary to improve thermal efficiency. This pilot presents a valuable opportunity to learn more about alternative greener heating solutions and use the learnings to consider how this can be scaled up to accelerate decarbonisation in the future. Acton (part of North West Academies Trust) is the contracting authority for these works. This notice is to inform that the contract has been extended in line with PCR guidelines to include: - Extending the length of the contract to align with updated installation dates - Refreshed KPI's - Feasibilities studies for Solar PV panels

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the Principal Designer, Project Manager and Contract Manager element of works to replace the current heating system with a Ground Source Heat Pump at Roydon Primary Academy. This includes taking a fabric first approach and completing the necessary fabric improvements to create sufficient thermal efficiencies. Works taking place are for RIBA stages 4-7.

Options: N/A

Procurement Information

Works with consultancy contractors already completed for RIBA stages 1-3, academy trust are continuing to utilise the same contractor for RIBA stages 4-7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b0e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037690-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,176 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST ACADEMIES (ACTON)
Additional Buyers

ACTON COFE PRIMARY ACADEMY PART OF NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
decarb.schoolscommercial@education.gov.uk, hannah.blackwell@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NANTWICH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS CONSULTANTS

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