Planning

Retrofit Framework

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge City Council focuses on a Retrofit Framework for private homes within the UKH12 region, primarily Cambridge and Peterborough. This project falls under the industry category of heating works with a substantial total value of £168,000,000. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, as of 26th May 2026, with an open procurement method planned. Interested parties should note that a formal notice is expected by 1st September 2026, for work scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude by 31st December 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in retrofit and heating works, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions. The provision allows for up to six companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to capitalize on government grant funding within the framework. Businesses equipped to engage in framework agreements and capable of operating within a multi-million pound environment will find this opportunity aligned with their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retrofit Framework

Notice Description

Relet of the Cambs and P'boro private sector focused retrofit framework. Up to 6 companies to deliver end to end work to private homes using grant funding from Govt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049026-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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