Planning

EPC Programme 2026/27 - 2027/28

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes, a public undertaking based in Plymouth, is commencing the planning stage for its "EPC Programme 2026/27 - 2027/28". This procurement process seeks to ensure compliance with new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards by surveying approximately 5,000 to 7,000 properties to confirm their EPC C rating before the 1 April 2028 deadline. Services required include energy-efficiency consultancy and building inspection. The project has a budget of £500,000 and will be executed in the United Kingdom. The planning stage was initiated with an engagement milestone scheduled for 12 December 2025, indicating an initial market engagement step to refine project specifications.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in energy efficiency, building surveying, and related services. As the project is divided into lots, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find accessible paths to compete. Suppliers with robust experience in data validation and energy-related services, especially those who can demonstrate reliable delivery strategies and high data quality standards, will be well-suited to participate in this vital public procurement, reinforcing compliance with the forthcoming legislative requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPC Programme 2026/27 - 2027/28

Notice Description

Following the recent consultation on the implementation of new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) must establish a comprehensive survey programme to confirm and maintain our EPC C compliance ahead of the 1 April 2028 deadline. The consultation specifies that properties with a valid EPC rating of C or above prior to 1 April 2028 will remain compliant with MEES until the certificate's natural expiry date. To achieve this, we need to address a significant number of properties requiring updated EPC assessments to validate future compliance. Data integrity will be critical to the success of this programme. Survey outputs must ensure full access to record all key material elements. Where necessary, PCH will provide confirmation of insulation materials and measures to support accurate EPC lodgements. Programme Scope: * Volume: 5,000 - 7,000 EPCs * Delivery Period: 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028 * Budget Estimate: PS500,000 To optimise delivery and data quality, the contract will be divided into logical lots based on property type and location. EPCs must be lodged via Elmhurst Energy, and robust data validation will be a core requirement. Suppliers should clearly outline their approach to ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in their submissions.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100172&TID=105430&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075825-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Kim Steer
Contact Email
kim.steer@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752388261

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

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