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title: "Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy, Calveley (part of North West Academies Trust) and ECS Consultants Ltd contract extension [Stage 2] (con_20070)"
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# Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy, Calveley (part of North West Academies Trust) and ECS Consultants Ltd contract extension [Stage 2] (con_20070)

Buyer: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b27b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract extension titled "Decarbonisation: LCHP RIBA Stages 4-7 Consultancy" involves services in the engineering sector. The contracting authority, North West Academies Trust, based in the UK, is leading the project aimed at replacing heating systems in pilot schools with low carbon alternatives. The extension includes updated installation dates, KPIs refresh, and feasibility studies for Solar PV panels. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a deadline of £158,476.24.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies in the services sector, particularly those specialized in engineering and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in low carbon heating systems and energy efficiency solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for the contract work is centered around pilot schools under the leadership of the Department for Education. The procurement method involves a limited award procedure without prior publication, facilitating direct engagement with qualified providers for stages 4-7 of the consultancy services.

## Notice

The Pilot project that this contract sits within is focused on low carbon heating replacement systems for eight pilot schools. Lead by the DfE, the scope of this pilot is to replace existing heating systems (Gas, Coal and Oil) to either Ground or Air Source Heat Pumps and improve school building fabric where necessary to improve thermal efficiency. This pilot presents a valuable opportunity to learn more about alternative greener heating solutions and use the learnings to consider how this can be scaled up to accelerate decarbonisation in the future. Calveley (part of North West Academies Trust) is the contracting authority for these works. This notice is to inform that the contract has been extended in line with PCR guidelines to include: - Extending the length of the contract to align with updated installation dates - Refreshed KPI's - Feasibilities studies for Solar PV panels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the Principal Designer, Project Manager and Contract Manager element of works to replace the current heating system with a Ground Source Heat Pump at Calveley Primary School. This includes taking a fabric first approach and completing the necessary fabric improvements to create sufficient thermal efficiencies. Works taking place are for RIBA stages 4-7.

Options: n/a

### Procurement Information

RIBA stages 1-3 Awarded to provider through a PCR2015 compliant direct award via a framework. Suppliers have already been assessed and ranked on quality/price at framework inception and the toping ranking bidder, who confirmed that they had the capability and capacity to deliver were selected. This notice is for RIBA stages 4-7, which are a continuation of the consultancy services needed to oversee and complete the installation works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037691-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £153,176 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CALVELEY PRIMARY PART OF NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST; CALVELEY PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | NANTWICH |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECS CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 14:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037691-2023
- 27 Nov 2023 at 08:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034877-2023
- 14 Mar 2023 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007313-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy

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