This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 16:05

Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Whole House Retrofit," aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in both council-owned and private owner-occupied properties. The project falls under the industry category of works, focusing on installations such as gas central heating, renewable technology, insulation, and solar panels across the UKL23 region in the United Kingdom. This procurement, adopting an open procedure method, anticipates a tender release on platforms like Sell2Wales and Find a Tender Service. The tender is planned to close on 31st August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2026 and run through to 30th November 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy solutions, heating installations, and renewable technologies, particularly those capable of implementing and maintaining advanced systems like heat pumps and photovoltaic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract supports their suitability and potential for growth in energy and related services. With a substantial anticipated budget of £25 million (excluding VAT) and options for additional energy-efficient systems, this project offers long-term business bolstering through sustainable infrastructure development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Whole House Retrofit

Notice Description

The Authority will be seeking to appoint a single supplier to undertake installation of planned gas central heating, renewable technology, insulation and photovoltaic on both Council owned properties and/or private owner occupier properties. Provide home energy information as required via energy performance certificates or home energy assessments. Service and maintenance of Air Source Heat pumps and Photo Voltaic systems, including panels, metering and electronic transfer of data. **Please note that this Pre-Procurement Notice is being issued to provide advance notice of this upcoming tender. Suppliers do not need to express an interest in response to this notice but just be aware of the anticipated release date of the tender and the Tender Notice on Sell2Wales and Find a Tender Service**

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option for additional Energy efficient systems to be added to the contract as and when required.

Renewal: 2yrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059606-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09332000 - Solar installation

42160000 - Boiler installations

42511110 - Heat pumps

45320000 - Insulation work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-22

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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