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title: "Supply of Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Installation and Associated Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078203"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Eastlight Community Homes"
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# Supply of Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Installation and Associated Works

Buyer: Eastlight Community Homes  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078203

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## Summary

Eastlight Community Homes plans to procure air-source heat pump installation and associated works across its housing portfolio. The work covers property surveys and suitability assessments; system design and specification; supply, installation, testing and commissioning; heating, plumbing and electrical alterations; and hot-water cylinder installation or upgrades. It may also include removing and disposing of existing heating systems, including oil boilers, and photovoltaic and roofing installations. The contractor will manage resident liaison and access, provide certification and handover documents, and deliver aftercare, maintenance, defect repairs, performance monitoring and reporting. The programme supports Eastlight’s decarbonisation, energy-efficiency and carbon-reduction objectives. The portfolio includes general-needs and supported housing, sheltered accommodation, houses, flats and maisonettes across Eastlight’s operating area, comprising both vacant and occupied homes. The work is heating installation and retrofit construction (CPV 45331000).

This is at planning stage: Eastlight has set out an intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It is undertaking preliminary market engagement to shape the future procurement strategy, specification and contract structure. Interested suppliers are asked to provide feedback through a market-engagement survey, with responses expected by 20 October 2026. Eastlight expects to publish a future procurement notice on 1 March 2027; this is an indicative date, not a bid deadline. The planned contract period is 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with a possible extension to 31 August 2032. The estimated value is £2.5 million excluding VAT (£3 million including VAT). There is one planned lot. Eastlight will decide the most suitable procurement route after reviewing engagement responses; no tender procedure or evaluation criteria are set out yet.

The engagement is aimed at experienced heating, renewable-energy and retrofit contractors able to deliver programmes in social housing, including occupied homes and resident access management. Relevant experience includes air-source heat pump installation, domestic heating and electrical work, renewable heating, retrofit coordination and energy-efficiency programmes. Eastlight specifically welcomes organisations familiar with social-housing decarbonisation and schemes funded through SHDF, ECO4 or Warm Homes, as well as PAS 2030- and PAS 2035-compliant retrofit work. Suppliers able to interpret SAP data and calculations, monitor asset performance and provide digital reporting may help shape the eventual requirements. The work spans surveys, design, installation, commissioning, associated building services, resident liaison and ongoing support, so firms with broad delivery capability or suitable supply-chain partners are well placed to contribute. Market feedback is also sought on mobilisation, delivery models, service standards, social value, innovation and delivery risks; participation does not confer an advantage in a later competition.

## Notice

Eastlight Housing is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installation and associated works across its housing portfolio. The service will include the survey, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of ASHP systems, together with associated heating, plumbing and electrical works. The contractor will also be responsible for resident liaison, certification, handover, aftercare and any required maintenance or remedial works. The contract will support Eastlight's wider decarbonisation, energy efficiency and carbon reduction objectives, ensuring installations are compliant, efficiently delivered and provide positive outcomes for residents.

### Planning Information

Eastlight Community Homes invites experienced heating, renewable energy and retrofit contractors to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for an upcoming procurement opportunity.
Eastlight is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the future delivery of Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installation and associated services across its housing portfolio, supporting its sustainability objectives and carbon reduction targets.
Services in Scope
The proposed contract is expected to include:
•Property surveys and suitability assessments
•Design and specification of Air Source Heat Pump systems
•Installation and commissioning of ASHP systems
•Heating system alterations and upgrades
•Associated electrical works
•Hot water cylinder installations and upgrades
•Removal and disposal of existing heating systems where required
•Resident liaison and access management
•Testing, certification and handover documentation
•Post-installation support, maintenance and defect rectification
•Performance monitoring and reporting
•PV and roofing Installations
•Removal and disposal of existing heating systems where required (this may include oil boilers) 
Portfolio
The contract is expected to support decarbonisation works across Eastlight's housing portfolio, including:
•General needs housing
•Supported housing schemes
•Sheltered accommodation
•Houses, flats and maisonettes
•Properties located across Eastlight's operating area
•Mixture of VOID and occupied properties
Further details regarding property volumes, programme requirements and delivery timescales will be confirmed within the procurement documentation.
Invitation to Participate
Eastlight is inviting interested suppliers to complete a Market Engagement Survey to provide feedback on:
•Market capacity and capability
•Delivery models and contract structure
•Mobilisation expectations
•Supply chain considerations
•Resident engagement and customer experience
•Service standards and performance measures
•Carbon reduction and net zero objectives
•Digital reporting and asset management requirements
•Social value opportunities
•Innovation and industry best practice
•Risks and challenges affecting service delivery
Your feedback will help inform the future procurement strategy and service requirements. Participation in this exercise will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future procurement process.
Who Should Participate?
We welcome responses from organisations with experience in:
•Air Source Heat Pump installation programmes
•Social housing decarbonisation projects
•SHDF, ECO4 and Warm Homes funded schemes
•PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 compliant retrofit works
•Renewable heating technologies
•Domestic heating and electrical installations
•Retrofit coordination and energy efficiency programmes
•Asset performance monitoring and reporting
•Someone that can interpret SAP data/calculations 
How to Participate
Interested suppliers are requested to complete the Market Engagement Survey by 20 October 2026 using the Microsoft Forms link below.
MS Forms Survey Link: 
Following evaluation of the responses received through this Market Engagement Survey, Eastlight reserves the right to determine the most suitable procurement route to market. Information gathered will be used to help shape the procurement strategy and future service delivery requirements.
Eastlight may also use the feedback received to inform the final specification, contract structure, service standards, performance measures, social value requirements and overall procurement approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094428-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Postcode area | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM77 8FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Braintree Central & Beckers Green |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2026 at 16:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094428-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094428-2026
  6th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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