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title: "Warm Homes Suffolk Energy Efficiency and Renewables Retrofit Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee09"
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# Warm Homes Suffolk Energy Efficiency and Renewables Retrofit Framework

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee09

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Warm Homes Suffolk Energy Efficiency and Renewables Retrofit Framework," focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and implementing renewable solutions across various domestic and commercial properties in Suffolk. This comprehensive framework, part of the Council's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon objectives, encompasses several industry categories, including solar installation and energy management services. Key stakeholders, such as social landlords and local authorities, are involved, providing a framework compliant route for project execution. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 15 May 2026, with contracts expected to be active from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030. This process employs an open method, allowing fair competition and the involvement of multiple suppliers to handle a variety of projects, each tailored to adhere to current government grant schemes and climate partnerships.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the construction and energy sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to the significant investment outlined (over £180 million for works and services). Companies involved in solar installations, insulation, and heating systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, firms offering energy management and consultancy services can leverage the framework's demand for innovative solutions. By participating, businesses can not only secure lucrative contracts but also partner with public authorities to drive sustainable development and contribute to Suffolk's long-term energy efficiency goals. This initiative underlines the potential for businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector market and align with green initiatives prioritised by local governments.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council (SCC) has established the Warm Homes Suffolk Energy Efficiency and Renewables Retrofit Framework aimed at delivering high-quality energy efficiency retrofitting and renewable energy solutions for domestic and commercial premises across Suffolk. The framework is designed to support various schemes including, but not exclusive to, the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme and its successors, and to provide a compliant route to market for local authority members of the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership (SCCP), social landlords, and private homeowners within the boundary of Suffolk to reduce energy consumption, improve housing quality, and achieve net-zero carbon objectives. The framework includes: Wholehouse Retrofit Energy Services Renewable Energy Systems for Commercial and Educational Properties Please note: the estimated values shown in this notice take into account grant funding received by SCC to date, anticipated future funding streams and use of the Framework by other Contracting Authorities in scope. This Framework can be used by the following Public Sector Organisations within the boundary of Suffolk, East Anglia & Essex: Local Authority members of the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership (SCCP); District and Borough Council Social Landlords; Housing Associations.

### Lot Information

Whole House Retrofit

Energy Services

Renewable Energy Systems for Commercial and Educational Properties

Service Providers appointed to Lot 3 shall provide services for the supply and installation of large-scale renewable energy solutions for educational establishments and commercial properties.

### Planning Information

SCC invites interested parties to attend a webinar to be held on:
03/04/2025 at 11:30 – 13:00. 
The purpose of the event is to share SCC’s current thinking with the Market and to elicit feedback from the Market regarding the current draft specification, the suggested scope of the Framework, the lotting structure, procurement approach to be adopted and any innovations in the Energy Retrofit space. SCC will issue a suite of questions to attendees to capture market insights into any market forces, the markets capability, capacity and appetite and to gather market intelligence regarding the current approaches to working with key stakeholders to this and related energy initiatives. 
The event follows an earlier informal Market Discovery event (soft market testing) which was held in November 2024 as a meet the buyer round table event. The key focus of this event was to discuss with the Market possible barriers to participation with a particular focus on understanding the key constraints and exploring Measures to address the current skills gap in the Energy Installation space. 
Interested organisations can register for the event using the below URL:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/32c4d8a8-8961-49f1-bfd0-9d03c515b23f@109c6aec-5046-4a95-8f3c-84f63ba18af4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044720-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | £62,400,000 |
| Contracts value | £50,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | BELL GROUP; CORNERSTONE (EAST ANGLIA; ECO4 GURUS; EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS; EENERGY SERVICES; EFFICIENT ENERGY SERVICES; LIVE MANAGE FACILITATE; LJM SOLUTIONS; QWALA; REFYT; SOLAR VOLTAICS; SYNERGIZE; T.S.G. BUILDING SERVICES; THE LANMAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 06:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044720-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081967-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030039-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 09:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025783-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 15:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009727-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044720-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081967-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030039-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025783-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009727-2025
  17th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.ADCARBONSOLUTIONS.COM
- http://WWW.EDFENERGY.COM
- http://eEnergy.com
- http://etec.group
- http://info@instagroup.co.uk
- http://suffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.2035assessments.uk
- http://www.amelio-solar-energy.co.uk
- http://www.arangroup.co.uk
- http://www.axiseurope.com
- http://www.bellgroup.co.uk
- http://www.cornerstonelimited.co.uk
- http://www.eeh-s.com
- http://www.eveco-solutions.co.uk
- http://www.guildmore.com
- http://www.happyenergy.co.uk
- http://www.lanmangroup.co.uk
- http://www.ljmsolutions.co.uk
- http://www.macbrookgas.co.uk
- http://www.qwala.co.uk
- http://www.refyt.co.uk
- http://www.renenergy.co.uk
- http://www.ridge.co.uk
- http://www.roofsoleil.com
- http://www.solar-voltaics.com
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
- http://www.synergizeltd.co.uk
- http://www.tjevers.co.uk
- http://www.tsgplc.com
- http://www.warmauk.com
- http://www.warmproinsulation.co.uk
- https://eco4gurus.co.uk/
- https://electech-installations.co.uk
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/32c4d8a8-8961-49f1-bfd0-9d03c515b23f@109c6aec-5046-4a95-8f3c-84f63ba18af4
- https://furbnow.com/
- https://infinityenergyorganisation.com/
- https://insightenergy.uk/
- https://livgreen.co.uk/
- https://lmfenergyservices
- https://retrofit-coordination.co.uk/
- https://retrofitworks.co.uk/
- https://www.aspectgroupservices.co.uk/
- https://www.che-uk.com/
- https://www.cotality.com/uk
- https://www.ecogiants.co.uk
- https://www.ecoproviders.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.phshomesolutions.co.uk/
- https://www.re-genuk.com/

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