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title: "CRE (EESSH) Investment Works Contractor Framework Tender"
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# CRE (EESSH) Investment Works Contractor Framework Tender

Buyer: CASTLE ROCK EDINVAR HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000415821

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## Summary

Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, has recently completed the tendering process for the "CRE (EESSH) Investment Works Contractor Framework Tender," which is aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of social housing in Scotland. This open procurement method is part of the services category and covers various projects, including loft floor insulation, external wall insulation, solar photovoltaic panel installations, and energy performance certificates. The contracts were awarded on 18 January 2016, in line with the Scottish Government's goal of achieving a minimum energy efficiency rating by 31 December 2020.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth in the construction and energy services sectors, particularly for businesses specialising in insulation, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency assessments. With several projects involved, contractors capable of undertaking multifaceted tasks and those that can provide innovative solutions for energy efficiency improvements are well-positioned to compete. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering sustainable housing solutions will find this procurement process particularly relevant.

## Notice

Background. The Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) aims to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of social housing in Scotland. This supports the Scottish Government's vision of warm, high quality, affordable, low carbon homes and a housing sector that helps to Service contract - 359615-2015 - TED Tenders Electronic Daily Page 2 of 9 http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:359615-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML 23/10/2015 establish a successful low carbon economy across Scotland, as set out in the Sustainable Housing Strategy (SHS). Both the SHS and the EESSH were subject to public consultation over the summer of 2012. The Scottish Government and stakeholders have worked together to agree the EESSH. This has involved significant input from experts drawn from the social housing sector and the energy efficiency community, including extensive engagement with housing sector representative stakeholder groups. Taking lessons learned from the SHQS, the EESSH has been developed as a simple and flexible standard, using modelled case study examples, with detailed peer review, to inform its design.The EESSH sets a single minimum Energy Efficiency (EE) rating for landlords to achieve that varies dependent upon the dwelling type and the fuel type used to heat it. The ratings reflect that some dwelling types are more challenging to improve than others. Social landlords must ensure that they achieve the relevant minimum EE rating by the first milestone of 31.12.2020, for all applicable social housing. The standard does not prescribe which measures must be installed and landlords can choose measures that are suitable for a range of contexts. A set of Reasonable Measures, highlighted because they provide a good balance of benefits and cost, have been identified and landlords should consider these when preparing their approach to achieving the standard. For harder to treat properties, additional measures should be considered and landlords are encouraged to look for creative approaches including using renewable technologies. The EESSH will mean that in the main no social property will be lower than a 'C' or 'D' energy efficiency rating, meaning that tenants should benefit from a warmer home, which could mean lower fuel consumption, lower energy bills and less tenants in fuel poverty. Opportunity. CRE have analysed their stock and identified a number of properties with EESSH works to be completed in work-streams of Loft Floor Insulation and Tank Jackets, External Wall Insulation, Solar PV Panels and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) and Lighting. As a result of this CRE are looking for either a single contractor to deliver all of the works or a number of contractors to deliver the separate work streams as well as be a possible access stream for available grant funding.

### Lot Information

Loft Floor Insulation and Tank Jackets

Castle Rock Edinvar is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for full turnkey installation of various insulation measures (loft insulation, floor insulation, tank jackets and pipe lagging) in the properties identified by CRE.

External Wall Insulation

Castle Rock Edinvar is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for full turnkey installation of external wall insulation at the given locations. Adhoc loft insulation top-ups are also to be included where required. An Energy Performance Certificate is to be provided for each property (postcompletion).

Solar PV Panels

Castle Rock Edinvar is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for full turnkey installation of solar photovoltaic installations at the given locations.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) and Lighting

Castle Rock Edinvar is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to install low energy lighting and provide EPCs for the various properties.

All Lots

This lot is for applicants who wish to complete all of the previously described lots 1-4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389092 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,040,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CASTLE ROCK EDINVAR HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH16 4RW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Portobello/Craigmillar |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | A.C. WHYTE; ABSOLUTE SOLAR AND WIND; BCA INSULATION; CAMPBELL & KENNEDY; EON; EVERWARM; SALIIS; TURNER FACILITES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389092

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389092
  CRE (EESSH) Investment Works Contractor Framework Tender - Background. The Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) aims to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of social housing in Scotland. This supports the Scottish Government's vision of warm, high quality, affordable, low carbon homes and a housing sector that helps to Service contract - 359615-2015 - TED Tenders Electronic Daily Page 2 of 9 http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:359615-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML 23/10/2015 establish a successful low carbon economy across Scotland, as set out in the Sustainable Housing Strategy (SHS). Both the SHS and the EESSH were subject to public consultation over the summer of 2012. The Scottish Government and stakeholders have worked together to agree the EESSH. This has involved significant input from experts drawn from the social housing sector and the energy efficiency community, including extensive engagement with housing sector representative stakeholder groups. Taking lessons learned from the SHQS, the EESSH has been developed as a simple and flexible standard, using modelled case study examples, with detailed peer review, to inform its design.The EESSH sets a single minimum Energy Efficiency (EE) rating for landlords to achieve that varies dependent upon the dwelling type and the fuel type used to heat it. The ratings reflect that some dwelling types are more challenging to improve than others. Social landlords must ensure that they achieve the relevant minimum EE rating by the first milestone of 31.12.2020, for all applicable social housing. The standard does not prescribe which measures must be installed and landlords can choose measures that are suitable for a range of contexts. A set of Reasonable Measures, highlighted because they provide a good balance of benefits and cost, have been identified and landlords should consider these when preparing their approach to achieving the standard. For harder to treat properties, additional measures should be considered and landlords are encouraged to look for creative approaches including using renewable technologies. The EESSH will mean that in the main no social property will be lower than a 'C' or 'D' energy efficiency rating, meaning that tenants should benefit from a warmer home, which could mean lower fuel consumption, lower energy bills and less tenants in fuel poverty. Opportunity. CRE have analysed their stock and identified a number of properties with EESSH works to be completed in work-streams of Loft Floor Insulation and Tank Jackets, External Wall Insulation, Solar PV Panels and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) and Lighting. As a result of this CRE are looking for either a single contractor to deliver all of the works or a number of contractors to deliver the separate work streams as well as be a possible access stream for available grant funding.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:359615-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML
- http://www.castlerockedinvar.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000415821

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