--- title: "Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c88.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADVANTAGE SOUTH WEST" published: "2026-01-22" --- # Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer Services Framework Buyer: ADVANTAGE SOUTH WEST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c88.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Advantage South West focuses on establishing a framework for retrofit consultancy and principal designer services, with the scope aimed at upgrading properties to achieve an EPC rating of C by 2028. The procurement is categorised under architectural, engineering, and construction services, specifically targeting services such as energy and related services across various regions within the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged as an open competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 20th February 2026. Submissions are accepted electronically, and the framework agreement will last for four years, commencing on 1st July 2026. The contracting authority, Advantage South West, is classified as a public authority in the sub-central government sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in retrofit projects and energy management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are recognised as suitable participants, making it an appealing opportunity for diverse business types eager to expand their market reach. The framework aims to shortlist a maximum of five participants for each lot, allowing companies to engage closely with a robust public procurement process that prioritises quality and price. This environment supports businesses seeking to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, especially those targeting sustainability and energy efficiency projects. ## Notice Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation > Stage 2 - ITT (Tender) Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants per Lot, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only these bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT) In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted. ### Lot Information Retrofit Consultants Lot 1 Retrofit Consultancy services Principal Designer Lot 2 Principal Designer Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005869-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,400,000 | | Lots value | £13,000,000 | | 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 | ADVANTAGE SOUTH WEST | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8WN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71315000 - Building services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005869-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005869-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.advantagesouthwest.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=803c8881-dcf6-f011-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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