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PROVISION OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES FOR HOUSE SALES, VACANT HOUSE SALES AND COMMERCIAL PREMISES

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:07

TenderUpdate

01 May 2025 at 10:41

Tender

01 May 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, a central government public authority, conducted an open procurement process for the provision of energy performance certificates. This tender focused on house sales, vacant house sales, and commercial premises, specifically requiring services from qualified Domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Assessors. Located in Belfast, the procurement process is now in the 'award' stage, with the contract signed by MEA (NI) LTD on 27th June 2025. The contract will commence on 1st September 2025, running initially until 31st August 2027, with the option to extend up to a maximum of five years. The procurement falls under the 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services' category and was completed under the 'below threshold - open competition' method.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide energy assessment services. The successful supplier, MEA (NI) LTD, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage these opportunities due to its expertise and existing presence in the region. Engaging with such contracts can help diversify service offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector, enabling sustainable business expansion within Northern Ireland’s housing and commercial property markets.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES FOR HOUSE SALES, VACANT HOUSE SALES AND COMMERCIAL PREMISES

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (the Housing Executive) requires qualified accredited Domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Assessors for the provision of: * An energy performance survey service applicable where tenants apply to purchase their dwelling under the House Sales Scheme for properties for which a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) does not exist. * An energy performance survey service applicable for the sale of vacant dwellings for properties for which a valid EPC does not exist. * An energy performance survey service applicable for the letting and re-letting of commercial premises not exceeding 500sq metres gross internal floor space for which a valid EPC does not exist.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please see the Tender Documentation.

Renewal: The Housing Executive have the ability to extend the contract for any period(s) up to and including 36 months, or part thereof, entirely at the discretion of the Housing Executive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042257-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEA (NI

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