Planning

Retrofit and decarbonisation works to multi-residential housing, potentially including services to support design, delivery and operation.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 11:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Retrofit and decarbonisation works to multi-residential housing, potentially including services to support design, delivery and operation." This procurement falls under the industry categories of construction work and energy-related services, with a focus on retrofit and decarbonisation efforts. The project location is the United Kingdom, particularly the Pepys Estate. The Council is engaging in market research to identify suitable suppliers, with a milestone engagement deadline set for 26th September 2025. This initiative is classified under works, supplemented by services and is scheduled above the threshold level, involving a lot planned to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in construction, energy services, and decarbonisation projects. Companies that offer expertise in fabric and ventilation upgrades, decarbonised heating and cooling solutions, and photovoltaic and battery installations would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, there is potential for firms specializing in innovative financing models, such as Energy as a Service, to explore partnerships. Participation in the pre-market engagement phase could aid businesses in shaping the procurement strategy and align their offerings with Lewisham Council's demanding project requirements, highlighting areas for competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retrofit and decarbonisation works to multi-residential housing, potentially including services to support design, delivery and operation.

Notice Description

Lewisham Council is conducting pre-market engagement to inform the procurement strategy for retrofit and decarbonisation works on the Pepys Estate. This includes fabric and ventilation upgrades, decarbonised heating/cooling, PV-battery installations, and metering/billing solutions. The PME will explore third-party financing models (e.g., Energy as a Service). Outcomes will be shared publicly to ensure fairness.

Planning Information

Lewisham Council is seeking to research the market of relevant and technically capable suppliers to assist in retrofit and decarbonisation works to multi-residential housing, potentially including some design, delivery and operational services. The exact nature of the works and services is intended to be defined following sufficient pre-market engagement, but could include fabric and ventilation upgrades, decarbonised heating and cooling solutions, PV and battery storage installations, alongside exploration of metering and billing solutions. The scope of this market research predominantly covers design and installation, but may also explore solutions to finance, own and operate. For the briefing pack please email:- lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk Further engagement will take place following receipt of the surveys.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049090-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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