Tender

Standard EPCs Programme

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 11:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes is conducting a procurement process titled "Standard EPCs Programme" to secure suppliers for domestic energy assessments and the production of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for 4,029 properties, dividing into four equal lots and an additional lot for reactive EPCs. The tender, classified under energy efficiency consultancy and related services, is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom, within the industry category of services. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open method following a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 11:00 AM on 24th June 2026, with enquiries to be submitted by 22nd May 2026. The total contract value is set at £350,000, with awards planned to be announced by 1st July 2026.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency services, particularly small and local suppliers, to expand their market presence by competing for one or more lots of this project. The competitive flexible procedure allows for negotiation stages, enabling providers with innovative solutions and keen pricing strategies to distinguish themselves. Companies targeting high-quality technical delivery combined with strong sustainability and social value propositions are well-positioned to succeed, as the evaluation criteria award 35% to technical aspects, 15% to sustainability, and 20% to project-specific considerations, alongside a 65% emphasis on commercial pricing. This approach not only opens doors for growth but also aligns businesses with sustainable development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standard EPCs Programme

Notice Description

To find supplier(s) for the delivery of domestic energy assessments and the production of EPC's. Covering 4,029 properties, to be split into 4 even Lots and Lot 5 for reactive EPCs for Voids and MXs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045297-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

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