Planning

Energy Services Framework

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage of procuring an Energy Services Framework, which aims to provide advice and expertise in the energy sector. This procurement process is focused on supporting public and community energy sectors in Wales by reducing carbon emissions and fostering local economic benefits. The project is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Energy Service and Lot 2 for Carbon Reporting. The tender is classified under the energy and related services industry category and will be implemented across the United Kingdom, with the main operation centred in Cardiff. Key dates include the publication of a pipeline notice on 22nd May 2026, and a future notice planned for 1st October 2026. The contract is valued at £36,000,000 gross and will commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the energy sector to expand their operations and influence in Wales. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing them with an opportunity to engage in a substantial public sector contract. Businesses specialising in energy services, including reducing carbon emissions and providing comprehensive energy solutions, will find this procurement process conducive to establishing and expanding their market presence while contributing to local economic growth and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Energy Services Framework

Notice Description

Provides advice and expertise in the Energy Sector by supporting the public sector and community energy sector in Wales to reduce carbon emissions and to generate local economic benefits. Open to public sector organisations at the moment. Two Lots in current arrangement - Lot 1 Energy Service and Lot2 Carbon Reporting. Please note this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047693-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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