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title: "ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)"
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# ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c8411e7-72a8-49d2-a7ef-df0c6bffc655

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "ESSC - DE - Air Conditioning Certificates (TM44)" was facilitated by East Sussex County Council. This initiative is part of the ESPO Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement and aims to provide Air Conditioning Inspections (ACIs) in support of the Council's energy efficiency and compliance objectives. The tender, classified under "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," concluded with an active award on 26 August 2025. The contract, valued at £1,715, employs a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The project is scheduled to run from 5 December 2025 to 4 December 2028 and encompasses services primarily in Lewes, with delivery at the postal code BN7 1UE.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-related services, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. Given the procurement method used and its eligibility for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social enterprises are well-placed to engage with such open calls. The framework provides a structured environment for companies to demonstrate their capabilities in performing statutory inspections, thus fostering business growth through sustained governmental contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative and compliant inspection solutions will be particularly competitive in this tender process.

## Notice

Appointment of a contractor under the (reference 343_24) ESPO Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement for the provision of Air Conditioning Inspections (ACIs). The scope of services will be procured under the following framework lot: Lot 4 - Other Energy-Related Surveys (including TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections) This lot covers additional energy-related assessments to support the Council's energy efficiency and compliance objectives. This procurement supports the Council's commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and energy performance improvement across its estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,715 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EASY EPC; EVERY PROPERTY CERTIFICATE LTD (T/A EASY EPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda
- 2 Jan 2026 at 10:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda
- 2 Jan 2026 at 10:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda
- 26 Aug 2025 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186cf8fd-4021-47cd-b7ca-2918a2fb6fda
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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