- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner
- Lot 2 - Heat Pumps Air Source (ASHP) Installers
- Lot 3 - Heat Pumps Ground Source (GSHP) Installers
- Lot 4 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations
- Lot 5 - Solar Thermal (ST) Installers
- Lot 6 - Battery Storage Domestic/Small and Large Systems
- Lot 7 - Smart Home System (SHS) Installers
- Lot 8 - External Wall Insulation (EWI) Installers
- Lot 9 - Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Installers
- Lot 10 - Lighting Installers
- Lot 11 - Radiant Heating Installers
- Lot 12 - Cavity Wall Insulation Installers
- Lot 13 - Loft Insulation Installers
- Lot 14 - Under-Floor Heating Insulation Installers
- Lot 15 - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors Installers
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Telephone
+44 1916380040
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works
Reference number
NEPO233
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) have established a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement to provide Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works.
NEPO envision a Framework Agreement which is flexible in its approach, offering comprehensive access to Retrofit and Decarbonisation Works either as a package solution via Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner; or via individual installers Lots 2-15. All Lots 1-15, where applicable, will have sub-Lots for domestic and non-domestic provision.
It is NEPO's intention that the Framework Agreement will provide a compliant route to market for Contracting Authorities to appoint Suppliers under JCT and NEC Standard Form Contracts.
It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, BEIS, Homes England, Sustainable Warmth Competition (Home Upgrade Grant Phase (HUG) and Local Authority Delivery scheme (LAD)), Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), SALIX via the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) and UK Infrastructure Bank, other variants and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.
NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Retrofit and Decarbonisation Partner
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Heat Pumps Air Source (ASHP) Installers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Heat Pumps Ground Source (GSHP) Installers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09331200 - Solar photovoltaic modules
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Solar Thermal (ST) Installers
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09330000 - Solar energy
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Battery Storage Domestic/Small and Large Systems
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of five suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Smart Home System (SHS) Installers
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - External Wall Insulation (EWI) Installers
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Installers
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Lighting Installers
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.
The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 10 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Radiant Heating Installers
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.
The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 11 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Cavity Wall Insulation Installers
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Loft Insulation Installers
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 14 - Under-Floor Heating Insulation Installers
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents.
The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement; Lot 14 has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Energy Efficient Windows and Doors Installers
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 45421110 - Installation of door and window frames
- 45421111 - Installation of door frames
- 45421112 - Installation of window frames
- 45421131 - Installation of doors
- 45421132 - Installation of windows
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NEPO used an open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the Invitation To Tender documents. The most economically advantageous tenderers for each lot was awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
NEPO have included sub-lots for domestic and non-domestic provision, each sub-lot has been awarded to a maximum of six suppliers.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026829
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anelec Electrical Contractors
Stokesley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09421455
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carbon Savings TA Warma UK
Cheshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10059938
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E.ON Energy Solutions Limited
Coventry
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3407430
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQUANS Regeneration Ltd
Newcastle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
01738371
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ESH Construction Ltd
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02529939
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Leybourne Urwin Limited
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
307258
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pacifica Home Services Ltd T/A 0800 Repair
Houghton Le Spring
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04966472
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phoenix Gas Services Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3830355
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Project Facilities Management Ltd
Cramlington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04652493
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd
Wigan
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3382494
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tolent Living Ltd
Gateshead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
9505052
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd
Lancashire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04050190
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd
Newcastle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13823584
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dyson Energy Services Ltd
Brighouse
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
01956726
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gas Call Services Ltd
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
SC163066
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kensa Contracting Ltd
Cornwall
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
8166502
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marshall and McCourt Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Stockton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
06696717
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solarcrown Commercial Ltd
Merseyside
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08153771
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sovereign Group Ltd
Lancashire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1089940
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Westdale North Ltd
Doncaster
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10398708
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NEPO
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Country
United Kingdom