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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is preparing for an upcoming tender for Net Zero Retrofit Works, focusing on the design, supply, and installation of external retrofit measures to enhance energy performance in Council-owned residential properties. The tender process falls under the industry category of insulation work and relates to building construction and roof works. Set in Renfrewshire (region UKM83), the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice released to alert the market. A two-stage restricted procurement exercise is anticipated, beginning with an invitation for the Selection Stage in early August 2026. The official Invitation to Participate will be available from 13th August 2026.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, insulation, and energy efficiency sectors to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in sustainable construction and meeting energy standards like Enerphit or AECB Low Energy standards will find this tender particularly relevant. The restricted procedure, structured in two stages, ensures a competitive selection and tendering process. Businesses well-versed in complex design and build contracts and those familiar with UK public procurement processes are ideally suited to engage with this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build

Notice Description

As part of preparation work for a future procurement procedure. Renfrewshire Council is issuing a Prior Information Notice to provide notification to the market of an upcoming tender opportunity. The Council will soon be undertaking a Two Stage Restricted Procurement Exercise for its new Net Zero Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build Contract which is the replacement for the PAS2035 Retrofit Works Contract. It is anticipated that Stage 1 which will be Selection Stage via Invitation to Participate will go out to the Open Market in early August 2026. This Contract is for the design, supply, and installation of external retrofit works to existing Council-owned residential properties and mixed-tenure residential blocks, aimed at achieving Net Zero, Enerphit or AECB Low Energy standards in Scotland. This work will help enhance the energy performance and overall energy efficiency of the buildings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As indicated by the Council, it intends to carry out a Restricted Procedure which will be conducted in Two Stages, Selection (Stage 1) and Invitation to Tender (Stage 2). Stage 1 - is conducted via the submission of a Request to Participate (RTP) which incorporates the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD). The Selection Stage requires candidates to submit a RTP in response to this Invitation to Participate via the E-Tender system. The Request to Participate comprises two sections referred to as envelopes, a qualification envelope and a technical envelope. Stage 2 - is conducted via the Invitation to Tender and will require Candidates who have been selected to tender to submit a Tender Submission in response to the Invitation to Tender document (ITT) issued by the Council. The ITT will comprise two weighted sections referred to as envelopes, a commercial envelope and a technical envelope. Tenderers should record interest if this opportunity is of interest to them. Additional information: This is a Prior Information Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069067-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45320000 - Insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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