Planning

Retrofit assessment and co-ordination

BARCUD SHARED SERVICES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barcud Shared Services, in conjunction with Merthyr Valleys Homes, is currently in the planning stage. This tender aims to carry out a retrofit assessment and co-ordination project involving External Wall Insulation (EWI) to approximately 130–150 properties, with additional retrofit assessment and design services for about 150–200 properties located in Gurnos and Trefechan, Wales. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category, with the main procurement category identified as 'works'. Scheduled to start in June 2026, the project will cover a contract period until June 2027. The anticipated communication date for further notice is set for 1st April 2026, and the project is valued at £1,200,000 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those focusing on retrofit designs and External Wall Insulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as indicated by the suitability criteria within the tender. Organisations with expertise in addressing energy efficiency in housing and capable of managing retrofit projects effectively can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence in the Welsh region. The engagement with both Barcud Shared Services and Merthyr Valleys Homes can lead to further collaborative opportunities given their focus on public undertakings and housing improvements.

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Notice Title

Retrofit assessment and co-ordination

Notice Description

Merthyr Valleys Homes are releasing a tender for the following project shortly: EWI to approx. 130-150 properties with an anticipated June start date. Retrofit assessment and coordination for approx. 150-200 properties Retrofit Design services, the project is situated in Gurnos and Trefechan.

Planning Information

EWI to approx 130-150 properties with an anticipated June start date. Retrofit assessment and co-ordination for approx. 150-200 properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009226-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARCUD SHARED SERVICES
Additional Buyers

MERTHYR VALLEYS HOMES LIMITED

Contact Name
Brad Richards
Contact Email
brad@barcudsharedservices.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447454350734

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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