--- title: "Brighter Places - Gas and Electric" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD" published: "2025-01-13" --- # Brighter Places - Gas and Electric Buyer: ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64fff10e-c611-4634-ad21-0f875d733954.json) ## Summary Echelon Consultancy Ltd, based in Bristol, has completed a public procurement process titled "Brighter Places - Gas and Electric," aiming to service and provide remedial works for gas and electric systems across approximately 3,600 properties in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under CPV code 50720000 (Repair and maintenance services of central heating), follows a restricted procedure and has a contract value of £7,462,737 GBP. The procurement process reached the award stage with an active award dated 19th December 2024. The contract period spans from 21st April 2025 to 21st April 2040, with provisions for an initial 10-year term and a 5-year extension. However, Lot 2 of this process was not awarded due to affordability issues for Brighter Places and its customers. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of central heating and mechanical building installations. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process adheres to collaborative working practices and best contract delivery methods. The contract's long duration of up to 15 years offers stability and a substantial revenue stream for the winning contractors. Businesses with expertise in gas and electric servicing will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, providing a platform to establish long-term relationships and expand their service footprint in the South West region. ## Notice Brighter Places sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Gas and Electric servicing and remedial works across its stock in Bristol and the surrounding areas, consisting of approximately 3,600 properties. The contract was split into two lots, with contractors able to bid for both, but only win one lot. The Contract will be for a total of 15 years, with an initial period of 10 years, followed by a potential 5 year extension. The Contract sought to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative working practices for Brighter Places. Brighter Places followed a restricted procedure, comprising of two stages: an SQ and an ITT. Following evaluation of ITT's, Brighter Places intended to award to a single contractor per lot. Full details of the requirements and instructions were included in the procurement and tender documents. Lot 2 of this process has not been awarded. The contract was not awarded as tenders received were not affordable for Brighter Places and its customers for the services included in the tender scope. Brighter Places is reviewing its options for the delivery of these services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b19109-b880-456e-a127-0e16e1858a64 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2040 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,462,737 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £746,737 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ECHELON CONSULTANCY LTD | | Locality | EASTVILLE, BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS5 6XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lockleaze | | Westminster constituency | Bristol North East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SURE MAINTENANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating ## Release History - 13 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b19109-b880-456e-a127-0e16e1858a64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b19109-b880-456e-a127-0e16e1858a64 13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82949&B=ECHELON Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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