BHCC - EK - RFQ - EPC (Energy Performance Certificates)

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Brighton and Hove City Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for its council-managed housing stock. This procurement is categorised under energy-management services and targets Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex suppliers. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition method, despite being below the threshold. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 13th July 2026 and the enquiry period deadline on 3rd July 2026. All submissions must be electronically submitted via the South East Shared Services Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the specified geographic area, particularly those specialising in energy management services. It is especially suitable for SMEs that can establish and verify their substantive operations within Brighton & Hove or the broader Sussex area, thus fostering local economic growth. The contract, valued at £144,000, will span over a three-year period from August 2026, offering sustained business engagement for the successful contractor. Businesses with competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings stand a strong chance of winning this contract, as the evaluation criterion gives substantial weight to price (70%) alongside quality (30%).

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BHCC - EK - RFQ - EPC (Energy Performance Certificates)

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council (the "Contracting Authority'") require 1 Contractor to provide the following services for its council managed housing stock: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). This procurement is reserved for Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058678-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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