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title: "Appointment of specialist energy solutions services for Retrofit at Scale Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# Appointment of specialist energy solutions services for Retrofit at Scale Project

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4cc

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## Summary

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for specialist energy solutions services to support its Retrofit at Scale (RaS) Project. The procuring authority is targeting the industry category of construction-related services, focusing on energy solutions for a significant housing improvement initiative in London. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract period set to begin on 2nd December 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026. This direct award contract was necessitated by the pilot nature and urgency of the project, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs across the housing stock. The project involves deploying solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems across 2,000-3,000 homes, marking a pioneering approach in this field under legal framework 2023/54 of the UK Parliament.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in energy solutions and sustainability. The involvement with such a high-profile project can be a significant boost for specialist firms that possess expertise in renewable energy systems and related construction services. SMEs with the capability to engage in multidisciplinary functions, including grant-compliant energy surveys and innovative designs, stand to benefit from such opportunities. The project’s pioneering approach underscores the need for businesses that can handle complex, innovative projects and are equipped to provide long-term asset maintenance and regulated billing services. This engagement aligns with growth strategies focusing on green energy solutions and sustainability within the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of specialist energy solutions company with expertise to carry out multidisciplinary functions including grant compliant energy surveys, solar / renewable designs, resident engagement as preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. It is the intention of the Council to set up, as a proto-type, a special purpose vehicle which will facilitate the installation of Solar PV an Battery energy storage systems across 2,000-3,000 homes. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. This initial preparatory work under the direct award will provide the Council with the necessary documentation to allow pre-purchasing material (such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries) to to mitigate future retail price increases and meet grant funder requirements.

### Procurement Information

It is the intention to make a direct award of a contract for specialist preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project to a bespoke contractor Sero without going through a competitive tendering process. This is considered to be required firstly because of the novel pilot nature of the prototype project and secondly because of the urgent nature of the work (given the need to comply with grant conditions).Given the pilot nature of the RaS project it is considered that the proposed contract award to Sero is covered by Section 41. The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075402-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1C 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERO LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075402-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075402-2025
  19th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.camden.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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