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Direct Award - Lot 1 - Loft Insulation Services Framework

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Nov 2025 at 11:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has initiated a procurement process for loft insulation services, culminating in a recent contract award dated 9th March 2026. This opportunity, located in Huddersfield and surrounding regions in the United Kingdom, involves the delivery of loft insulation within properties managed by Kirklees Homes. The procurement process is identified as a direct award under a framework agreement, specified by UK legislation 2023/54, and requires the principal contractor to be Trustmark registered, complying with Part L Building Regulations and PAS 2030/2035:2023. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is valued at £50,000, with anticipated completion by 31st March 2026. It employs an open competition procurement method that enables broader participation at the sub-central government level.

This tender opens significant avenues for business expansion, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises like RE:GEN Solutions Limited, who secured the supplier role. The framework agreement not only facilitates a robust competition among suppliers but also allows for direct awards based on ranking, exponentially benefiting businesses with relevant expertise in loft insulation work. Companies with accreditation as a Trustmark registered Principal Contractor are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, further bolstered by the requirement for quality assurance in insulation services across multiple housing archetypes. Firms that align well with eco-friendly and sustainable building materials, and can navigate the nuanced criteria of cost-effective solutions, stand enabled to achieve substantial growth through engagements precipitated by this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award - Lot 1 - Loft Insulation Services Framework

Notice Description

Instalment of loft insulation on properties managed by Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods. We require the Principal Contractor to comply with Building Regulations 2010, specifically Part L, be Trustmark (or equivalent) registered, and the installation measures must meet PAS 2030/2035:2023. Relaying of loft insulation to ensure adequate covering is provided; *Topping up of existing insulation; *Installing loft insulation from new including insulation of the loft hatch; *Removal of wet or contaminated loft insulation and installing from new; *Installing hook and eye fastening to loft hatches where required; *Clearance of Lofts and disposal of unwanted items (disclaimer required).

Lot Information

Loft Insulation

A Trustmark (or equivalent) registered Principal Contractor is required to complete loft insulation Work on approximately 1000 properties. The properties are situated across the Kirklees Borough and consist of several archetypes which include 1-bedroom flats, 1-bedroom bungalows, 2 bed and 3 bed properties. A loft inspection must be completed on each property prior to the commencement of the Works, this inspection will determine the level of Works required. Works required could include but will not be limited to: * Relaying of loft insulation to ensure adequate covering is provided; * Topping up of existing insulation; * Installing loft insulation from new including insulation of the loft hatch; * Removal of wet or contaminated loft insulation and installing from new; * Installing hook and eye fastening to loft hatches where required; * Clearance of Lofts and disposal of unwanted items (disclaimer required).

Renewal: The initial Contract term will run from November 2025 to November 2027 with the option to extend by two periods of 12 months each taking the total contract period to 48 months if all extension options are taken

Cavity Wall Insulation

A Trustmark (or equivalent) registered Principal Contractor is required to complete cavity wall insulation on approximately 200 properties. There will be a requirement to complete approximately one third of the proposed number by November 2026 due to backlog of outstanding Works and the remaining over the term of the contract. The properties are situated across the Kirklees Borough and consist of several architypes which include 1-bedroom flats, 1-bedroom bungalows, 2 bed and 3 bed properties. The product to be used to infill the cavity is to be in accordance with British Board of Agreement (BBA) certified and Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) approved 25-year guarantee and installed in line with Building Regulations. Materials with a classification of A1 when tested to BS EN 13501-1 Reaction to Fire should be used. Kirklees Council product choice for the cavity fills is any mineral wool or glass blown fibre product that adheres to the classification above. Kirklees Council do not accept any flammable product such as polystyrene balls.

Renewal: The initial Contract term will run from November 2025 to November 2027 with the option to extend by two periods of 12 months each taking the total contract period to 48 months if all extension options are taken

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05533c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45261410 - Roof insulation work

45320000 - Insulation work

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Eco Providers Ltd

Efficient Energy Services Ltd

Ian Williams Limited

Northern Retrofit Limited

RE:GEN Solutions Limited

Yorkshire Energy Solutions CIC

Zero Carbon Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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