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Appointment of specialist energy solutions services for Retrofit at Scale Project

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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19 Nov 2025 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for specialist energy solutions services to support its Retrofit at Scale (RaS) Project. The procuring authority is targeting the industry category of construction-related services, focusing on energy solutions for a significant housing improvement initiative in London. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract period set to begin on 2nd December 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. This direct award contract was necessitated by the pilot nature and urgency of the project, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs across the housing stock. The project involves deploying solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems across 2,000-3,000 homes, marking a pioneering approach in this field under legal framework 2023/54 of the UK Parliament.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in energy solutions and sustainability. The involvement with such a high-profile project can be a significant boost for specialist firms that possess expertise in renewable energy systems and related construction services. SMEs with the capability to engage in multidisciplinary functions, including grant-compliant energy surveys and innovative designs, stand to benefit from such opportunities. The project’s pioneering approach underscores the need for businesses that can handle complex, innovative projects and are equipped to provide long-term asset maintenance and regulated billing services. This engagement aligns with growth strategies focusing on green energy solutions and sustainability within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of specialist energy solutions services for Retrofit at Scale Project

Notice Description

Appointment of specialist energy solutions company with expertise to carry out multidisciplinary functions including grant compliant energy surveys, solar / renewable designs, resident engagement as preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. It is the intention of the Council to set up, as a proto-type, a special purpose vehicle which will facilitate the installation of Solar PV an Battery energy storage systems across 2,000-3,000 homes. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. This initial preparatory work under the direct award will provide the Council with the necessary documentation to allow pre-purchasing material (such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries) to to mitigate future retail price increases and meet grant funder requirements.

Procurement Information

It is the intention to make a direct award of a contract for specialist preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project to a bespoke contractor Sero without going through a competitive tendering process. This is considered to be required firstly because of the novel pilot nature of the prototype project and secondly because of the urgent nature of the work (given the need to comply with grant conditions).Given the pilot nature of the RaS project it is considered that the proposed contract award to Sero is covered by Section 41. The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075402-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Jonathan Lam
Contact Email
procurement@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERO LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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