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title: "LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042a55"
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# LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a55

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## Summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is undertaking the "LCR Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c," aimed at decarbonising 7 public estate buildings across the Liverpool City Region. The project, categorised under "Building installation work" (CPV code 45300000), focuses on reducing the carbon footprint through various upgrades including fabric improvements, heating system replacements, controls, electrical system upgrades, and renewable energy systems, with a total of 36 sites earmarked for photovoltaic (PV) installations. The procurement process is in its award stage, having commenced in January 2024. The open procedure was used, with a key contract awarded to Vital Energi Utilities Limited, and all work is scheduled to be completed by 31st March 2026. The combined value of the project is approximately GBP 9,961,860.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in building installation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions. SMEs and larger enterprises providing high-quality services in insulation, LED lighting, heat pump installation, and PV systems stand to benefit from participation. This project not only supports business growth but also contributes to broader environmental goals. With the requirement to manage district heating connections to historic buildings, companies with experience in such specialised tasks will find this an apt opportunity. Given the substantial project scope and the need for simultaneous undertaking across multiple sites, businesses capable of managing complex, large-scale projects will be well-suited candidates.

## Notice

Liverpool City Region - Decarbonisation Project The Liverpool City Region is embarking on a leading programme with the local authority partners to transition the public estate buildings towards Net Zero. The programme will be delivered over 2 years 2024-26. All works must be completed by 31st March 2026. This contract is for the decarbonisation of 7 buildings across the Liverpool City Region. These are sites of mixed use (i.e., Town Halls, Leisure, Offices and libraries). The works are to be based on building decarbonisation plans that have been developed for the sites as part of a combined programme and will be the guiding documents for the contract. The scope of the works include fabric improvements, heating system replacement, controls and electrical system upgrades as detailed in the specification. There are also renewable energy generation systems that form part of this programme. With an additional 36 sites for PV installation as part of the programme. The contractor is expected to finalise choices for each site, prepare design proposals and deliver the approved measures to obtain carbon and energy savings required to meet the funding requirements. In addition, the contractor will be expected to manage district heating connection interface to historic buildings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Liverpool City Region - Decarbonisation Project The Liverpool City Region is embarking on a leading programme with the local authority partners to transition the public estate buildings towards Net Zero. The programme will be delivered over 2 years 2024-26. All works must be completed by 31st March 2026. This contract is for the decarbonisation of 7 buildings across the Liverpool City Region. These are sites of mixed use (i.e., Town Halls, Leisure, Offices and libraries). The works are to be based on building decarbonisation plans that have been developed for the sites as part of a combined programme and will be the guiding documents for the contract. The scope of the works include fabric improvements, heating system replacement, controls and electrical system upgrades as detailed in the specification. There are also renewable energy generation systems that form part of this programme. With an additional 36 sites for PV installation as part of the programme. The contractor is expected to finalise choices for each site, prepare design proposals and deliver the approved measures to obtain carbon and energy savings required to meet the funding requirements. In addition, the contractor will be expected to manage district heating connection interface to historic buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011075-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,961,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011075-2025
- 7 Aug 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024931-2024
- 2 Jan 2024 at 15:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000060-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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