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title: "Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) ~ D-C Projec"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801850"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) ~ D-C Projec

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801850

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## Summary

The Highland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Retrofit Project, with the award given to Union Technical Services. This project falls under the industry category of general public services and involves works to be carried out in the Highland region of Scotland. As part of the procurement process, a limited procurement method was utilised, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £9,221,600, was signed on 31st May 2025, and the funding is available until 31st December 2025. The main focus is on energy efficiency measures for Council properties, aligning with the Council’s Net Zero commitments.

This tender provides significant opportunities for Union Technical Services, an SME based in Glasgow, to grow by delivering fully funded energy efficiency improvements. The project offers a chance for businesses specialised in renewable energy and efficiency measures, such as air source heat pumps and solar PV, to expand their service offerings. Businesses capable of securing strong funding agreements with utility companies, similar to those achieved by Union Technical Services, will find advantageous opportunities in this type of procurement. Moreover, the 11-year servicing and warranty agreement highlights a sustainable approach, making it appealing for long-term investments in public sector housing improvements.

## Notice

ECO funded Retrofit Project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland Council received up to a 9.2 million GBP, ECO4 funding proposal from Union Technical Services Limited (EES:ABS contractor) to fund and deliver the below energy efficiency measure to Council properties. Funding is available until 31 December 2025. The Council will work with Union Technical to identify Council properties which are eligible for fully funded energy efficiency measures. Following the completion works, Union Technical will submit all relevant paperwork to the energy company to claim ECO funding to cover the full installation cost. Proposed fully funded measures include: * Internal Wall Insulation/ Cavity Internal Wall Insulation * Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI) * Loft Insulation * Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) * Solar PV The proposal provides essential external funding to support the Council to meet the Council's Net Zero commitments and aligns with the Delivery Plan. Additionally, allowing works to be undertaken to ensure properties meet housing standards.

### Procurement Information

Call off from Scotland XL energy efficiency contractors framework which permits the use of a direct award. ECO4 funding will be utilised to fully fund energy efficiency works to Council properties, the contractor (Union Technical Services) has secured funding with utility companies and will claim funding direct from the utilities in accordance with Ofgem guidance. Due to time constraints relating to the expenditure/ delivery of the funding proposal (funding is available until 31 December 2025) an exception is sought under section 4.1.5.iii. in accordance with section 3.10. The funding proposal covers the full installation cost of the energy efficiency measures, aligning with the Delivery Plan and providing significant support to the HRA Capital Budget. While there is a significant number of contractors who can access ECO4 funding, the rates and level of funding they have access to will depend on the contract(s) they have with the energy companies. There has been discussions with other contractors who have access to ECO funding and none can offer the level of funding proposed by Union Technical for Council properties. Additionally, Union Technical have offered 11 years of servicing and warranty for ASHPs installed, offering best value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532788 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,221,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNION TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532788

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532788
  Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) ~ D-C Projec - ECO funded Retrofit Project

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801850

## Provenance

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