Planning

Lucas Place - Milton Keynes - Decarbonisation Project

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 10:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orbit Group Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, focuses on the "Lucas Place - Milton Keynes - Decarbonisation Project" in the construction works category. This project involves retrofitting 51 properties in Milton Keynes, aiming to improve energy efficiency through works like insulation upgrades, replacement doors and windows, heating upgrades, and ventilation enhancements. At the planning stage, Orbit is engaging in pre-market consultations to understand market capabilities, identify potential contractors, and refine its procurement strategy by organising a webinar on MS Teams, scheduled for completion by 29 May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in retrofitting, energy efficiency, and building regulations compliance such as PAS 2035. Companies familiar with handling local listings and obtaining planning permissions will find this project particularly relevant as it involves both Orbit-owned and leasehold properties. The contract, which spans from January 2027 to January 2028, allows firms to enhance their portfolio, particularly those keen on sustainable construction practices, fostering growth through long-term engagements in energy-efficient property upgrades.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lucas Place - Milton Keynes - Decarbonisation Project

Notice Description

Orbit Group are looking to appoint one contractor who will act as Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Co-ordinator, Retrofit Designer, Principal Designer (CDM and Building Regs) and Principal Contractor to complete designs and works in line with PAS 2035. Orbit is publishing this notice to facilitate early engagement with potential providers. It relates only to pre-procurement market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. It will be used to gauge interest and to help Orbit decide what procurement procedure to adopt. It is not a Call for Competition. Works are likely to include: Flat roof replacements (including insulation) Cavity Wall insulation Replacement Doors and Windows Isolated heating upgrades Ventilation upgrades Associated repairs Works are required to 51 properties in close geographical proximity in Milton Keynes. The properties are locally listed and therefore Orbit intend to gain planning permission for the works prior to procurement. Works include a mix or Orbit owned properties and leasehold properties. Orbit will prepare layout drawings to RIBA stage 3 and indicative detail designs to allow the contractor to bid on the works. Orbit expects that prior to starting the works the Contractor will be given opportunity to complete all required assessments, co-ordination and design prior to finalising their proposals

Planning Information

In preparation of the procurement Orbit wishes to carry out the Engagement and has published the Notice with the aim of: • Understanding the market, and its capacity to address Orbits requirements • Identifying contractors that may be able to deliver what is required • Increasing competition and the diversity of contractors interested in the procurement. • Identifying likely contractual terms • Informing the development of its procurement strategy and approach. Orbit are planning to present pre-Market Engagement via Webinar, held via MS Teams, whereby the Project team will provide an overview of the project and conduct a Q&A session, to gauge interest and help determine the contract duration and route to market. Please respond to this notice via the Procontract portal on the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=72867e4e-413a-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038435-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 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
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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