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title: "Energy Efficiency Retrofit - Electrical Building Services"
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# Energy Efficiency Retrofit - Electrical Building Services

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544ac

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Energy Efficiency Retrofit – Electrical Building Services" project. This procurement process intends to establish a framework to support numerous electrical energy efficiency retrofit projects, including LED lighting upgrades and solar photovoltaic installations across Caerphilly County Borough. The tender is open under a competitive flexible procedure and is covered by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement includes multiple lots such as Electrical Design, Lighting and Electrical Equipment, Solar Energy, and PV Maintenance. Key deadlines include the tender period end date on 2nd December 2025 and the award period end date on 15th January 2026. The primary location for service delivery is within the UKL16 region, aligning with the council’s aim to achieve Net Zero by 2030.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical services, especially those adept in energy efficiency projects. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with Caerphilly County Borough Council emphasising suitability for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies involved in LED lighting transition, solar energy installation, and electrical maintenance services are ideally suited for this tender. The procurement method implies a structured assessment through conditions of participation and award criteria, providing a transparent and competitive platform for businesses aiming to secure work in the public sector market. Additionally, the framework agreement permits the reopening of competition for specific lots, allowing continued engagement and potential future opportunities for contractors.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to establish a Framework for Energy Efficiency Retrofit - Electrical Building Services. The purpose of this Framework is to support the Authority to deliver a range of electrical energy efficiency retrofit projects including LED lighting upgrades and solar photovoltaic installations at locations within Caerphilly County Borough.In line with Welsh Governments targets the Authority aims to be Net Zero by 2030. To help achieve this target, the Authority intends to convert all of the lighting within its managed estate to LED format with appropriate controls included. Not only will this help achieve carbon reduction ambitions it will also assist with ensuring appropriate lighting levels are attained within those buildings.

### Lot Information

Electrical Design

Contractors are required to provide legally compliant lighting designs and drawings which include associated components such as PIR's for the Council's buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres. The designs will include lighting plots for all areas and utilise an existing list of approved light fittings. Designs may require new circuits for some additional emergency lights but generally the designs will be used to cover a light for light exchange programme to transition to LEDs. Full details of the Lot can be found in the tender documents.

Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Lighting and Electrical Equipment

Contractors will be required to upgrade old inefficient lighting (including PIR's etc.) to new LED formats within the Council's buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres. You will follow lighting designs and drawings which will be provided to you and utilise an existing list of approved LED light fittings. This will include internal and external fittings. There will be minimal rewiring works. You will need to arrange lifting equipment where necessary. You will comply with the authority's asbestos requirements including training requirements and provide RAMS. You will be given access to the authority system for uploading completion documents. Whilst onsite you may be asked to install or upgrade other electrical components such as time controls or even point of use hot water heaters. Full details of the Lot can be found in the tender documents.

Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Solar Energy

MCS certified Contractor's will design and install photovoltaic systems utilising Solar Edge (or equivalent) technology within the Council's buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres. PV systems are unlikely to exceed 99kwp in size. Contractors will need to undertake all appropriate checks with the network operator prior to work commencing. Contractors will need to arrange lifting equipment where necessary and comply with the authority's asbestos requirements including training requirements and provide RAMS. You will be given access to the authority database system for uploading completion documents including drawings. Contracts will be awarded under this lot following further-competition processes which all eligible Contractor's will be invited to participate in. Full details of the Lot can be found in the tender documents.

Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

PV Maintenance

Contractors will deliver the inspection, maintenance and associated services of existing PV systems across the Council's buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres. The contractor will ensure that PV systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Services include routine inspections, fault detection and maintenance, panel cleaning and periodic reporting. Full details of the Lot can be found in the tender documents.

Renewal: The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,054,998 |
| 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
- 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 07:39 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060338-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 14:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030681-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060338-2025
  29th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030681-2025
  6th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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