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

Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is procuring external retrofit works for existing wholly owned and mixed-tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The requirement is a single design-and-build contractor to improve the energy efficiency, thermal performance and overall performance of the housing stock, with the aim of achieving Net Zero or low-energy standards in Scotland. Works will be issued through task orders. During the initial two-year term, the Council will provide design information based on designs prepared by ECD Architects, while the contractor supplies and installs the works. From the first extension period, the contractor will take responsibility for both design and construction. This is a construction and building-services opportunity, including external building works, construction and specialised construction activities (CPV 45260000).

The procurement has reached tender: Renfrewshire Council invited suppliers to participate through a selective, two-stage restricted procedure, with written submissions. The deadline for submissions was 5 October 2026 at 12:00. Five candidates were to be selected for the second stage, with invitations planned for 19 October 2026. The contract period is 2,520 days, with renewal provisions if extension periods are not used or the overall period expires. The estimated value is £135,000,000. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% price. Variants are not allowed, submissions must be in English, and bids must remain valid until 22 April 2027. The contract includes community benefits, Fair Work First conditions and key performance indicators.

This opportunity suits an established main contractor able to deliver external retrofit works across a substantial residential property programme, manage task orders and coordinate supply and installation. During later contract periods, the appointed supplier must also provide in-house or managed design capability alongside construction delivery. The requirement is well suited to firms with experience improving building energy efficiency and thermal performance, and delivering retrofit projects to Net Zero, EnerPHit or AECB low-energy standards in Scotland. Bidders must identify the staff and professional qualifications assigned to the work. The procurement also requires capability to manage subcontractors and provide proposed subcontractor information, guarantees and collateral warranties. Suppliers should be prepared to meet community-benefit, Fair Work First, insurance consultation and performance-monitoring obligations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This Contract is for the Design, Build and Delivery of retrofit external works to existing wholly owned and mixed-tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The primary objective is to enhance the energy efficiency and thermal performance of the housing stock. For the initial contract term of 2 years, the Council will provide the design information, using the designs submitted by ECD Architects who were contracted to provide this service. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for the supply and installation of the works only during the initial term. From the commencement of the first extension period, responsibility will transfer to the Contractor, who will undertake both the design and build elements for the remainder of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the appointment of a Design and Build Contractor for the delivery of retrofit external works to existing wholly owned and mixed tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The primary objective is to enhance the energy efficiency and thermal performance of the housing stock to achieve Net Zero/ Low Energy standards in Scotland. Work will be issued via Task Order. The Council is conducting the procurement process in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 29 the Restricted Procedure and Renfrewshire Council's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The purpose of this document is to invite suitable Candidates to submit a Request to Participate (RTP) in the procurement process for the Net Zero -Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build and to provide information and instructions for completing the RTP including: - General information about the project, - An overview of the procurement procedure being utilised and instructions for completing and submitting the RTP, - A statement of requirements which identifies the work required under the Contract - Background and guidance on the completion of the Single Procurement Document Scotland (SPD) - A statement of minimum requirements that each Candidate must meet to be selected to tender the criteria and rules to be applied to reduce the number of Candidates to be invited to tender. This requirement is for a single contractor for Design and Build. It is anticipated that the Contract recommendation will be presented to the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board on 11th February 2027. The date of this board will be confirmed within the Invitation to Tender (Stage 2).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This Contract is subject to renewal if the extension periods are not utilised or if the overall Contract Period expires, a new Contract Notice would be published on Public Contracts Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563377
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A future PIN or Contract Notice will be issued for any future procurement.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560674
    Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563377
    Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build - This Contract is for the Design, Build and Delivery of retrofit external works to existing wholly owned and mixed-tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The primary objective is to enhance the energy efficiency and thermal performance of the housing stock. For the initial contract term of 2 years, the Council will provide the design information, using the designs submitted by ECD Architects who were contracted to provide this service. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for the supply and installation of the works only during the initial term. From the commencement of the first extension period, responsibility will transfer to the Contractor, who will undertake both the design and build elements for the remainder of the Contract.

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