--- title: "EPC Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GENTOO GROUP" published: "2023-07-13" --- # EPC Framework Buyer: GENTOO GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0194e8b4-0358-4bbb-b2e2-7a773953a421.json) ## Summary The Gentoo Group, a Registered Social Landlord based in Sunderland, is planning a procurement process for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Framework. The purpose of this framework is to secure contractors to upgrade properties to meet an EPC standard of "C" or higher by 2030. The framework will be divided into 3 Lots covering various works, including insulation, heating system upgrades, and lighting installations. The tender is expected to be published in mid-September 2023 with returns due by mid-late October 2023. The budget for the framework over 4 years is approximately £12 million, allocated across the 3 Lots. This procurement process led by Gentoo Group presents opportunities for multi-disciplinary contractors specialising in energy efficiency and property upgrades. Businesses involved in insulation, heating systems, lighting, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this framework. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The communication of future notices is scheduled for 18th September 2023, with the contract period starting in February 2024 and running until February 2028. Interested parties can attend a pre-market engagement session on 4th September 2023 to gain more insight into the framework requirements and expectations. ## Notice Gentoo Group is a Registered Social Landlord that owns and manages approximately 28,000 properties across the boundaries of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton and Washington - Tyne and Wear. The Group is currently working to ensure that all of its properties meet an EPC standard of "C" or higher by the year 2030. The purpose of this Framework is to procure a number of Contractors to ensure that this target is met. Gentoo are seeking to procure multi-disciplinary Contractors to carry out the following combinations of works: - Loft Insulation; - Cavity Wall Insulation; - Removal of secondary heating systems (Electric/Gas fires); - Installation of low-energy lighting; - Installation of insulation to water cylinders; - Upgrading existing heating controls to wet systems; - Mechanical extraction (Installation/replacement of extractor fans); - Retrofit of trickle vents to windows; and - Installation of new heating systems. The works are to be broken into 3 Lots, Lots 1 and 2 will provide an equal split of works listed above, excluding the installation of heating systems - which will form the basis of works for Lot 3. It is still to be confirmed, but at the time of writing Gentoo intend to appoint a maximum of 4 Contractors to each of the 3 Lots. Tenderers will be able to bid for all 3 Lots, and may attain a place on each Framework Lot - but will only be able to deliver a maximum of 2 Lots at any one time - Lots 1 and 3 or Lots 2 and 3 together. Alternatively, Gentoo may award all 3 Lots to separate Providers dependent upon the number and quality of bids received. Gentoo are currently working on retrieving the data and firming up the scope of works to each property, however Lots 1 and 2 will also require the Contractor to carry out any necessary pre-survey works and to hand over any necessary evidential certification on completion of each property to confirm it meets a minimum of EPC band "C". The Tender is expected to be published in mid-September 2023 with returns expected by mid-late October 2023. Award of the Framework will be made in February 2024, subject to Gentoo Group Board approval and commencement is to be agreed shortly thereafter with the successful Contractors. The Framework will run for a duration of 4 years until February 2028. The overall budget, split across the 3 Lots is approximately PS12million over the 4 years. It has not yet been determined how this budget will be split year-on-year but efforts will be made to ensure an equal budget for each year of the Framework. To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams. Additional information: To allow Bidders the opportunity to discover more details regarding this Framework, a pre-market engagement session is to be held on Monday 4 September 2023 at 2pm. To register your interest in this session, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc this event will be held via Microsoft Teams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f183c9b-c2b2-45a4-99fd-e0d31fc23090 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR3 3XR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Doxford | | Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31527300 - Domestic lights - 39714110 - Extraction ventilators - 42160000 - Boiler installations - 42161000 - Hot-water boilers - 42162000 - Steam-generating boilers - 42163000 - Steam generators - 42164000 - Auxiliary plant for use with boilers - 42165000 - Steam condensers - 45321000 - Thermal insulation work ## Release History - 13 Jul 2023 at 13:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f183c9b-c2b2-45a4-99fd-e0d31fc23090 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f183c9b-c2b2-45a4-99fd-e0d31fc23090 13th July 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7158b85d-01d6-463c-a477-42858cb75535@40d8f26a-4584-466e-9fee-b7a28c4c7cbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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