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London Heritage Retrofit Guide ITQ

LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "London Heritage Retrofit Guide ITQ" was initiated by London Councils Limited, a sub-central government authority situated at 4th Floor, 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB, United Kingdom. This tender, now in the award stage, pertains to the services industry category, specifically research and development services related to consultancy. The guide aims to streamline heritage building retrofit processes across London, notably focusing on solar PV, air source heat pumps, external wall insulation, and windows. Awarded to Etude Consulting Limited, an SME based in London, the contract is active from 24 April 2025 to 31 October 2025, with a gross value of GBP 47,856. The procurement method is categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and the identification process is stated as a tender under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in heritage building conservation, sustainability, and energy efficiency solutions, particularly those specialising in the integration of solar and heat pump technologies or insulation solutions. Potential opportunities for business growth lie in the collaboration with local authorities to simplify and streamline the retrofit approval processes. Organisations possessing expertise in navigating planning and regulatory challenges associated with listed or conservation buildings would be well-suited to compete in this sector. This initiative will likely lead to increased demand for innovative, eco-friendly building solutions and consultancy services aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving the energy efficiency of London's heritage housing stock.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Heritage Retrofit Guide ITQ

Notice Description

Background to London Heritage Retrofit Guide The retrofit of London's existing building stock is a key priority in reducing carbon emissions, energy bills, fuel poverty, creating healthier buildings and delivering clean energy for a just transition. Retrofitting is a significant challenge in itself and through the additional barriers created in the planning system, these challenges are even greater for heritage buildings that are in conservation areas and/or listed. This is creating caution and confusion around making and approving retrofit measures in heritage buildings. Project aims 1. The primary aim of this project is to facilitate and accelerate retrofit of heritage buildings (focussed on domestic housing stock) across London balancing the historic and architectural interest of these heritage assets. Inconsistency in the planning system often results in delayed implementation, increased costs, and missed opportunities for carbon reduction in the retrofit of heritage buildings. By addressing these challenges systematically, the aim is to create a more streamlined, consistent, and transparent approach across London boroughs by establishing a framework of guidance and recommendations for four key retrofit measures: Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps, External Wall Insulation, and Windows. 2. The long-term aim is to create lasting positive change in how heritage retrofitting is approached across London, streamline the planning process for retrofit measures to reduce the burden on planning departments, creating more predictable outcomes for applicants, and improving consistency in decision-making across different boroughs. This will be achieved by developing standardised approaches where appropriate, sharing best practices, and creating clear pathways for both planning and heritage officers and property owners to follow. The research is expected to meet the following objectives: 1. Enable local authorities to streamline the planning process for retrofit in heritage contexts with Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps, External Wall Insulation, and Windows by identifying common challenges and solutions across London boroughs. 2. Facilitate collaboration between heritage conservation officers, wider planning teams and industry to ensure that targets for energy efficiency upgrades in listed and conservation buildings are met while balancing heritage value. 3. Demystify the planning and regulatory processes surrounding the retrofitting of heritage buildings, making it easier for stakeholders to understand and navigate the complexities of implementing retrofit measures. Including taking into consideration health considerations, such as the potential unintended consequences related to damp, mould and condensation. 4. Build confidence among stakeholders, including local authorities, heritage organisations, and property owners, in adopting sustainable retrofit measures for heritage buildings by providing clear guidance and case studies demonstrating successful implementations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tim.batkin@londoncouncils.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AB
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETUDE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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