Notice Information
Notice Title
Energy and Decarbonisation Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement
Notice Description
Caerphilly County Borough Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties concerning the Council's intention to establish a Framework for the provision of retrofit and decarbonisation works. Scope of Works - The framework will encompass a wide range of activities, including: Energy Assessments, Design and Planning: Conducting detailed property surveys to determine energy performance and develop tailored retrofit strategies, design and coordination. Insulation and Weatherproofing: Installing and upgrading loft, cavity wall, and external wall insulation to enhance thermal efficiency. Structural Work: Allowance for remedial structural works to take place, such as cavity wall ties, expansion joints etc. Heating System Upgrades: Transitioning to low-carbon heating solutions such as air source heat pumps and district heating networks. Windows and Doors: Replacing outdated glazing with double/triple glazing and implementing airtight sealing to minimise heat loss. Renewable Energy Systems: Installing solar PV panels, battery storage systems, and energy management solutions to harness renewable energy sources. Ventilation and Air Quality Improvements: Installing Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems to maintain optimal indoor air quality and mitigate damp issues. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Implementing rigorous inspections, performance testing, and ongoing monitoring to maintain PAS 2035 standards. Training and Workforce Development: Offering PAS 2035 training programs for contractors and staff to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance. Resident Engagement: Educating tenants on retrofit benefits, providing clear guidance on how to maximise energy savings post-installation. Post-Retrofit Maintenance and Support: Developing long-term maintenance strategies to ensure sustained efficiency and performance.
Planning Information
Caerphilly County Borough Council (the “Council”) is seeking feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties to help the Council to increase its market understanding and inform the development of the procurement to ensure that it meets the Council’s objectives. This preliminary market engagement exercise is open to all interested parties. To participate in the preliminary market engagement exercise, please ensure you have an active account on our e-Tendering portal, Proactis: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Within Proactis, you can find the exercise within the opportunity: Energy and Decarbonisation Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement RQST14531 The exercise consists of two elements, the Preliminary Market Engagement Document, which can be found within the Request Documents tab, and the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, linked further below. To participate in the exercise, please download and review the Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Once you have read through the document and supporting appendices, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. For support and assistance with participating in this exercise, please contact a member of the Supplier Relationship Team, who’s details have been provided below: Jemma Ford 01443 863163 fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk Hayley Jones 01443 863234 Jonesh21@caerphilly.gov.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-056542
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045048-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
50 - Repair and maintenance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
45111240 - Ground-drainage work
45111250 - Ground investigation work
45112700 - Landscaping work
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
45300000 - Building installation work
45400000 - Building completion work
50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
71200000 - Architectural and related services
71210000 - Advisory architectural services
71220000 - Architectural design services
71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
71320000 - Engineering design services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £200,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Aug 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 17 Oct 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Connor Thomas
- Contact Email
- thomac21@caerphilly.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HENGOED
- Postcode
- CF82 7PG
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL53 Gwent Valleys
- Delivery Location
- TLL16 Gwent Valleys
-
- Local Authority
- Caerphilly
- Electoral Ward
- Ystrad Mynach
- Westminster Constituency
- Caerphilly
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045048-2025
1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042668-2025
24th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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