--- title: "CHIC UK Retrofit Compliance DPS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC)" published: "2026-02-25" --- # CHIC UK Retrofit Compliance DPS Buyer: COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6ee.json) ## Summary The "CHIC UK Retrofit Compliance DPS" is a public procurement initiative led by the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited (CHIC), based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This project, classified under the energy-efficiency consultancy services, aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for bidders providing domestic energy efficiency retrofit consultancy services throughout the UK. The DPS invites delivery partners to evaluate and audit retrofit projects ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 standards. Initially set to conclude in 2028, CHIC has announced the termination of the DPS, effective from 25th February 2026, with ongoing contracts continuing until individual expiries. This procurement process was governed under the Procurement Act 2023 and utilised a restricted procedure method. The "CHIC UK Retrofit Compliance DPS" presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency solutions. By participating in this DPS, companies can engage with diverse clients, including housing associations, local authorities, registered charities, and various educational institutions across the UK. The DPS process was set up to be selective, ensuring quality and compliance with specific retrofit protocols, which makes it ideal for experienced entities looking to expand their market footprint in the sustainable housing sector. Despite its termination announcement, contracts established before the end date will still offer business prospects within a framework projected to manage contracts worth approximately £95 million. Businesses adept at post-retrofit evaluations and audits will find this tender especially beneficial, as it aligns with modern energy compliance requirements. ## Notice Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC), is seeking to develop a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of Bidders of Domestic Energy Efficiency Retrofit Consultancy Services who are able to work in partnership with CHIC and its members to develop Energy efficiency solutions to homes across the UK. The Optimised Retrofit project will see homes made more energy-efficient. The CHIC Retrofit Compliance DPS seeks Delivery Partners capable of carrying out the post-retrofit evaluation, measurement and audit of all projects that are required to comply with Publicly Available Specification 2035 (PAS 2035). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Service Providers under this DPS shall ensure that every retrofit project is subject to monitoring and evaluation to determine whether the intended outcomes of the retrofit project have been realised, and to identify and learn from any project-specific or systematic problems with the retrofit risk assessment, the dwelling assessment, the retrofit design, the installation of EEMs or the testing, commissioning, or handover of EEMs. In addition, this DPS will also provide for compliance Auditors, who will audit the entire end-to-end retrofit process to ascertain that the appropriate steps have been completed satisfactorily in the retrofit process. It is envisaged the audit process will follow three approaches; however individual commissions will dictate specific requirements: * Portfolio Approach - Audit full programme and developing an action plan to increase the efficiency through selective application of retrofits and related tools * Project Approach - Audit taking one project through a streamlined, cost effective, efficient process to determine retrofit compliance and benefit analysis. * Midway through process and/or near completion - complete an audit at any point during the retrofit process in order to demonstrate compliance and assist with making smart and cost-effective decisions. A Client will select the appropriate protocol based on the funding source and may wish to obtain an investment grade audit. Owner's objectives, funder/lender requirements and utility arrangements will all influence the decision of which audit protocol to use. Renewal: The DPS duration is for 96 months however the Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of this DPS for any period up to a maximum of ninety-six (96) months from the expiry of the initial term on notification via using the relevant Notice on FTS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017049-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000,000 | | Lots value | £95,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017049-2026 - 3 Sep 2024 at 08:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028039-2024 - 5 May 2023 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013025-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/ - https://www.chicltd.co.uk/ - https://www.chicltd.co.uk/members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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