Award

LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 11:20

Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 15:30

Planning

02 Jan 2024 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is undertaking the "LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c," aimed at decarbonising 7 public estate buildings across the Liverpool City Region. The project, categorised under "Building installation work" (CPV code 45300000), focuses on reducing the carbon footprint through various upgrades including fabric improvements, heating system replacements, controls, electrical system upgrades, and renewable energy systems, with a total of 36 sites earmarked for photovoltaic (PV) installations. The procurement process is in its award stage, having commenced in January 2024. The open procedure was used, with a key contract awarded to Vital Energi Utilities Limited, and all work is scheduled to be completed by 31st March 2026. The combined value of the project is approximately GBP 9,961,860.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in building installation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions. SMEs and larger enterprises providing high-quality services in insulation, LED lighting, heat pump installation, and PV systems stand to benefit from participation. This project not only supports business growth but also contributes to broader environmental goals. With the requirement to manage district heating connections to historic buildings, companies with experience in such specialised tasks will find this an apt opportunity. Given the substantial project scope and the need for simultaneous undertaking across multiple sites, businesses capable of managing complex, large-scale projects will be well-suited candidates.

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Notice Title

LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region - Decarbonisation Project The Liverpool City Region is embarking on a leading programme with the local authority partners to transition the public estate buildings towards Net Zero. The programme will be delivered over 2 years 2024-26. All works must be completed by 31st March 2026. This contract is for the decarbonisation of 7 buildings across the Liverpool City Region. These are sites of mixed use (i.e., Town Halls, Leisure, Offices and libraries). The works are to be based on building decarbonisation plans that have been developed for the sites as part of a combined programme and will be the guiding documents for the contract. The scope of the works include fabric improvements, heating system replacement, controls and electrical system upgrades as detailed in the specification. There are also renewable energy generation systems that form part of this programme. With an additional 36 sites for PV installation as part of the programme. The contractor is expected to finalise choices for each site, prepare design proposals and deliver the approved measures to obtain carbon and energy savings required to meet the funding requirements. In addition, the contractor will be expected to manage district heating connection interface to historic buildings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Liverpool City Region - Decarbonisation Project The Liverpool City Region is embarking on a leading programme with the local authority partners to transition the public estate buildings towards Net Zero. The programme will be delivered over 2 years 2024-26. All works must be completed by 31st March 2026. This contract is for the decarbonisation of 7 buildings across the Liverpool City Region. These are sites of mixed use (i.e., Town Halls, Leisure, Offices and libraries). The works are to be based on building decarbonisation plans that have been developed for the sites as part of a combined programme and will be the guiding documents for the contract. The scope of the works include fabric improvements, heating system replacement, controls and electrical system upgrades as detailed in the specification. There are also renewable energy generation systems that form part of this programme. With an additional 36 sites for PV installation as part of the programme. The contractor is expected to finalise choices for each site, prepare design proposals and deliver the approved measures to obtain carbon and energy savings required to meet the funding requirements. In addition, the contractor will be expected to manage district heating connection interface to historic buildings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011075-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,961,860 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

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