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title: "Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836305"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836305

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build," focused on enhancing the energy efficiency of council-owned residential properties in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The project falls under the works category in the construction industry, with a specific emphasis on achieving Net Zero, Enerphit, or AECB Low Energy standards. Currently at the planning stage, the procurement process is set to commence with a Two Stage Restricted Procurement Exercise starting with the Selection Stage in early August 2026. A prior information notice has been issued to alert the market of this forthcoming opportunity, providing necessary details for interested parties to prepare their participation strategies by the anticipated deadline on 13 August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-efficient building designs, construction, and infrastructure development. Companies with experience in retrofitting residential buildings to enhance energy performance standards would be well-suited to compete, particularly those familiar with Scottish and UK regulatory requirements for energy-efficient housing improvements. The Two Stage Restricted Procedure allows for increased competition, offering a chance for qualified enterprises to participate in both design and implementation phases, thus fostering business growth through involvement in large-scale public sector projects aimed at sustainability and energy efficiency.

## Notice

As part of preparation work for a future procurement procedure. Renfrewshire Council is issuing a Prior Information Notice to provide notification to the market of an upcoming tender opportunity. The Council will soon be undertaking a Two Stage Restricted Procurement Exercise for its new Net Zero Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build Contract which is the replacement for the PAS2035 Retrofit Works Contract. It is anticipated that Stage 1 which will be Selection Stage via Invitation to Participate will go out to the Open Market in early August 2026. This Contract is for the design, supply, and installation of external retrofit works to existing Council-owned residential properties and mixed-tenure residential blocks, aimed at achieving Net Zero, Enerphit or AECB Low Energy standards in Scotland. This work will help enhance the energy performance and overall energy efficiency of the buildings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As indicated by the Council, it intends to carry out a Restricted Procedure which will be conducted in Two Stages, Selection (Stage 1) and Invitation to Tender (Stage 2). Stage 1 - is conducted via the submission of a Request to Participate (RTP) which incorporates the Single Procurement Document (Scotland) (SPD). The Selection Stage requires candidates to submit a RTP in response to this Invitation to Participate via the E-Tender system. The Request to Participate comprises two sections referred to as envelopes, a qualification envelope and a technical envelope. Stage 2 - is conducted via the Invitation to Tender and will require Candidates who have been selected to tender to submit a Tender Submission in response to the Invitation to Tender document (ITT) issued by the Council. The ITT will comprise two weighted sections referred to as envelopes, a commercial envelope and a technical envelope. Tenderers should record interest if this opportunity is of interest to them.. This is a Prior Information Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560674 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45320000 - Insulation work

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560674

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560674
  Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build - As part of preparation work for a future procurement procedure. Renfrewshire Council is issuing a Prior Information Notice to provide notification to the market of an upcoming tender opportunity. The Council will soon be undertaking a Two Stage Restricted Procurement Exercise for its new Net Zero Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build Contract which is the replacement for the PAS2035 Retrofit Works Contract. It is anticipated that Stage 1 which will be Selection Stage via Invitation to Participate will go out to the Open Market in early August 2026. This Contract is for the design, supply, and installation of external retrofit works to existing Council-owned residential properties and mixed-tenure residential blocks, aimed at achieving Net Zero, Enerphit or AECB Low Energy standards in Scotland. This work will help enhance the energy performance and overall energy efficiency of the buildings.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836305
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836305

## Provenance

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