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Management Services for Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Schemes in the Western Isles

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has awarded a contract to Warmworks as the Managing Agent for the Scottish Government’s Area Based Schemes in the Outer Hebrides. This procurement, classified under 'Energy and related services', aims to deliver energy efficiency measures to private sector houses to reduce fuel costs and tackle fuel poverty. The contract, valued at £200,000, encompasses the programme for 2026/27, with completion by the end of May 2027. The procurement process falls outside the scope of the directive, using a limited method without prior publication, and includes a 10-day standstill period for economic operators to challenge the award. The initiative is located in the Western Isles, specifically within the UKM64 region, aligning with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's role as a regional authority serving general public services.

The contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in energy management and efficiency services, as Warmworks leverages its extensive experience in delivering Scottish Government programmes. SMEs with expertise in energy advice, funding strategies, and eco-funding attraction may find prospects to partner or subcontract under this scheme, benefiting from Warmworks' track record in the Outer Hebrides. Firms familiar with the local geography and culture of the Western Isles are well-positioned to contribute, supporting not only the energy efficiency programme but the potential expansion into broader energy services sectors. This procurement can catalyse business growth through involvement in distinctive regional projects and partnerships with initiatives like Home Energy Scotland and Warmer Homes Scotland.

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Notice Title

Management Services for Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Schemes in the Western Isles

Notice Description

The delivery of the Home Energy Efficiency Programme: Area Based Schemes for 2026/27 This scheme delivers energy efficiency works to private houses to help reduce fuel costs and address Fuel Poverty issues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of the Home Energy Efficiency Programme: Area Based Schemes for the period 2025/26. This scheme delivers energy efficiency works to private houses to help reduce fuel costs and address Fuel Poverty issues.

Procurement Information

Value of the contract is under the EU threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARMWORKS

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