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title: "CHIC Wales Optimised Retrofit Consultancy DPS 2021"
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# CHIC Wales Optimised Retrofit Consultancy DPS 2021

Buyer: COMMUNITIES & HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LTD (CHIC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e2ad

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## Summary

The current procurement process, seeking expertise in energy-efficiency consultancy services, is administered by the Communities & Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (CHIC) in Birmingham, UK. The tender titled "CHIC Wales Optimised Retrofit Consultancy DPS 2021" falls under the services category, specifically targeting energy-efficiency consultancy. The procurement stage is at the tender update phase, with amendments leading to an extension of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) up to 23rd February 2029. Located in Wales, this tender promises a substantial opportunity with a potential contract value estimated at £280,000,000 excluding VAT. Potential participants should note that the time limit for receipt of tenders has been extended to 2029, signifying a prolonged engagement for interested parties.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy. It is well-suited for businesses experienced in retrofitting homes and employing Intelligent Energy Systems, focusing on homes across Wales. Collaborative enterprises with a strong technical foundation and capability to manage large portfolios will find this DPS attractive due to its accessibility to a plethora of UK public-sector bodies. The procurement follows a restricted procedure method, allowing business growth through selective, quality, and cost-effective tender evaluation. Particularly beneficial for SMEs and larger organisations in sectors such as housing, local government, and educational facilities, participation in this initiative could enhance technical expertise and expand market presence within the public sector consortium framework.

## Notice

This is Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2021/S 000-023354 published in FTS on the 20th Sept 2021 ( and subsequent Corrigendum Ref: 2024/S 000-027382). All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024, the Authority hereby gives notice of extending the current expiry date for this dynamic purchasing systems (DPS). Despite the revocation of the 2015 Regulations by the Act, those Regulations continue to apply in respect of procurement procedures for this DPS up until the expiry date (or termination date if earlier). Therefore, the 2015 Regulations continue to apply the period of validity of this DPS, under regulation 34 of those Regulations, expires (if it has not already terminated by the Authority) at the end of 23rd February 2029. This DPS remains accessible by members of CHIC to all UK public-sector bodies (potential members).

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - RETROFIT ADVICE

Quarterly report of contract awards for 01/07/2023 - 30/09/2023. Details of the awards can be found at : https://www.chicltd.co.uk/chic-procurement The award value indicated at II.1.7 is indicative only as this is a quarterly contract award notice for the DPS. Please note that the Award Criteria to be used to assess full tenders submitted under the DPS Categories will typically be split as follows: All Categories: 60% Quality, 40% Cost.(+/- 10%). These Award Criteria may be formulated more precisely for contracts to be awarded, as set out in the tender documents for the specific contract in question.

Options: The initial term of the agreement is 96 months until Oct 2029, after which time the DPS may be reviewed, extended or terminated by publication of the relevant notice.

LOT 2 - RETROFIT ASSESSMENT

The Retrofit Assessor will ensure all tools, including Intelligent Energy Systems (IESs ) work successfully together encompassing both building information and time-sequenced energy performance information. Undertake an assessment of completed Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC) and / or property asset management data for individual or multiple properties as required, to identify a preferred set of refurbishment interventions.

LOT 3 - RETROFIT DESIGNER

The Retrofit Designer will provide an understanding of buildings energy efficiency to the Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and input to research projects, testing new technological approaches in the provision of a range of consultancy services, guidance and advice in relation to retrofit design. The role involves site visits to carry out surveys, working closely with Clients to understand project needs and to provide designs and tender documentation for low and zero carbon intervention/new build under the the 2nd phase CHIC DPS Optimised Retrofit Installers.

LOT 4 - RETROFIT CO-ORDINATOR

The Retrofit Coordinator role is to provide specialist project leadership and management with responsibility for overseeing the assessment of dwellings as well as the subsequent specification, monitoring, and evaluation of energy efficiency measures to ensure that work (by installers procured during the 2nd phase CHIC Wales Optimised Retrofit Installers DPS) is carried out to the Clients standards, specification and schedule whilst managing technical risks, avoid the common retrofit failure points, increasing team productivity and maximising project budgets.

LOT 5 - INTELLIGENT ENERGY SYSTEM (IES) INSTALLERS

Bidders for this lot will be required to install, connect, and commission the Intelligent Energy System (IES) and peripherals, an integral part of any home's journey to Net Zero. It is a system and not a single device consisting of 'peripherals' (sensors and meters) that are controlled by a Building Energy Engine (BEE).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015953-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000,001 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMUNITIES & HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LTD (CHIC) |
| Additional buyers | COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED ("CHIC"); COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED ("CHIC"),; COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 6DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C/O COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015953-2026
- 28 Aug 2024 at 08:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027382-2024
- 5 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029430-2023
- 30 Sep 2022 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027617-2022
- 20 Sep 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023354-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/chic/
- https://www.arkconsultancy.co.uk/contact-us/
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/chic-procurement
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/contact
- https://www.chicltd.co.uk/members
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=814144430
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-BIRMINGHAM:-Energy-efficiency-consultancy-services./6U8FSE2PH4
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/6U8FSE2PH4

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