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title: "NEPO233 Retrofit and Energy Efficiency Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adac"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED"
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# NEPO233 Retrofit and Energy Efficiency Works

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adac

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## Summary

The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is progressing with a procurement process titled "NEPO233 Retrofit and Energy Efficiency Works." This initiative is in the planning stage as of 28th July 2026. The framework will address retrofit works across various public-sector settings, potentially spanning the entire United Kingdom or focusing on the North East of England. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a Soft Market Testing questionnaire from 28th July 2026 until 11th September 2026, offering input on the procurement strategy. The estimated contract period is set from 17th July 2027 to 16th July 2031. The procurement will employ an open procedure method, supporting the creation of a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework agreement with an anticipated gross value of £600 million.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in building installation work and energy-related services. By allowing multiple suppliers to engage, it creates a competitive landscape beneficial for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector projects across the UK. Businesses skilled in retrofit and energy efficiency would find this tender highly advantageous. Participation in the preliminary market engagement process, while not mandatory for future involvement, will provide valuable insights and help tailor proposals to better meet NEPO's expectations. The framework's extensive reach and substantial budget stand as a robust platform for suppliers eager to scale their operations and enhance market presence.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a framework for Retrofit Works (NEPO233). This will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for retrofit works across a variety of public-sector settings which may be throughout the United Kingdom or within the North East of England. This will be discussed and agreed as part of market consultation. NEPO is a Centralised Procurement Authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), providing central purchasing activity on behalf of Contracting Authorities. The agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities and all current and future Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/current-associate-members NEPO intends to make the agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Procurement Act 2023). A list of permissible users is available at: http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users (http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users) Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org)

### Planning Information

As part of the market engagement process, NEPO will issue a Soft Market Testing (SMT) questionnaire to gather feedback from the supplier market. The questionnaire is expected to be published on the Open e-Tendering platform (www.open-uk.org (https://www.open-uk.org))on 28th July 2026 and will remain available until 11th September 2026.
Suppliers will also have the opportunity to participate in one-to-one engagement sessions throughout the questionnaire period. These sessions will enable suppliers to ask questions, provide feedback and share insights to help inform the procurement strategy. One-to-one sessions will be available until shortly before the questionnaire closes. Details of how to register interest in a session will be included within the SMT documentation. Attendance is optional and does not provide suppliers with an
advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above information may be subject to change and is indicative only.
Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link
(www.open-uk.org (https://www.open-uk.org)). For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training (https://www.open-hub.org/training) (https://www.open-hub.org/training (https://www.open-hub.org/training)) to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071345-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 14:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071345-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053411-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052873-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071345-2026
  28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053411-2026
  5th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052873-2026
  4th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nepo.org
- https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/current-associate-members
- https://www.open-hub.org/training
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org))on

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