Tender

SHF Wave 3 and External Wall Insulation Programme - cost consultancy services

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 17:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has initiated an open tender process for cost consultancy and quantity surveying services titled "SHF Wave 3 and External Wall Insulation Programme." This project falls under the building consultancy services category. The Council seeks to retrofit approximately 551 council homes, improving their energy efficiency to meet at least an EPC C rating. The work will be delivered in phases within the Cambridge region (UKH12) and is part of the wider Social Housing Fund Wave 3 programme. The tender stage is currently active, with key deadlines including an enquiry period end on 26 January 2026 and a tender period closing on 30 January 2026. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £60,000 and allows for one annual renewal period.

This procurement presents excellent business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs with expertise in cost consultancy and energy-efficient retrofitting. Participation is through an open competition method, which allows a broad range of businesses to bid, offering flexibility and opportunities for firms to demonstrate their competitive pricing strategies. The consultancy services required encompass post-contract consultancy for a significant retrofit programme, providing a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio in sustainable housing projects and establish partnerships with public authorities like Cambridge City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHF Wave 3 and External Wall Insulation Programme - cost consultancy services

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council are seeking to appoint a consultant to provide post-contract cost consultancy and QS services for a programme of retrofit works to council homes. The programme target is to achieve minimum EPC C through the retrofit works where properties currently achieve EPC D or below. Approximately 551 properties are being put forward for the programme. Of these, around 370 properties are part of the DESNZ funded Warm Homes SHF (Social Housing Fund) Wave 3 programme, to be delivered in accordance with their agreed programme, targets and baseline KPIs. A reserve list is also included. The work will be delivered in phases using a street-by-street approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003654-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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