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01 Jul 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project titled "MVH26015 - Loft Insulation" is being spearheaded by Barcud Shared Services, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to the "works" category and involves insulation work in the Merthyr Tydfil region, covering services such as loft insulation replacement, top ups, and removal of contaminated insulation. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 24th July 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 17th July 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open competition, suitable for below-threshold requirements, ensuring a competitive process under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in insulation works, to expand their services within the housing sector. Given the project's design to qualify small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), these businesses will find themselves well-placed to thrive. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £1,050,000, extends over a three-year period, with potential extensions, providing a prolonged impact on businesses' growth. Interested firms will be assessed based on price, accounting for 80% of the evaluation, and quality, making up the remaining 20%, thus favouring those who can deliver cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

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Notice Title

MVH26015 - Loft Insulation

Notice Description

Merthyr Valleys Homes requires a contractor required to undertake loft insulation replacement, top ups and removal of contaminated insulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061753-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45320000 - Insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 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
BARCUD SHARED SERVICES
Additional Buyers

MERTHYR VALLEY HOMES LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 2SA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Cyfarthfa
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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