Tender

Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer Services Framework

ADVANTAGE SOUTH WEST

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Advantage South West focuses on establishing a framework for retrofit consultancy and principal designer services, with the scope aimed at upgrading properties to achieve an EPC rating of C by 2028. The procurement is categorised under architectural, engineering, and construction services, specifically targeting services such as energy and related services across various regions within the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged as an open competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 20th February 2026. Submissions are accepted electronically, and the framework agreement will last for four years, commencing on 1st July 2026. The contracting authority, Advantage South West, is classified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in retrofit projects and energy management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are recognised as suitable participants, making it an appealing opportunity for diverse business types eager to expand their market reach. The framework aims to shortlist a maximum of five participants for each lot, allowing companies to engage closely with a robust public procurement process that prioritises quality and price. This environment supports businesses seeking to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, especially those targeting sustainability and energy efficiency projects.

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Notice Title

Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer Services Framework

Notice Description

Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation > Stage 2 - ITT (Tender) Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants per Lot, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only these bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT) In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted.

Lot Information

Retrofit Consultants

Lot 1 Retrofit Consultancy services

Principal Designer

Lot 2 Principal Designer Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005869-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANTAGE SOUTH WEST
Contact Name
Phillip Blackmore
Contact Email
phillip.blackmore@livewest.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8WN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

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