Tender

Framework for the Supply of Low and Zero Carbon Technologies

  • PROCURE PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-031870

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-054785

Published 12 June 2025, 12:11pm



Scope

Description

Procure Plus are a value focused, not for profit company that specialises in the procurement of goods and services related to both the new build, repair, and maintenance of social housing.

Procure Plus wishes to procure and enter into a framework for the supply and distribution of low and zero carbon technologies in relation to the completion of low and zero carbon technology installations within social housing properties and properties across the wider public sector.

This framework will operate in conjunction with the Procure Plus Framework for the Installation of Low and Zero Carbon Technologies to provide Procure Plus customers with a cost effective and efficient model within which to procure the works and goods they require to complete low and zero carbon technology installations.

Procure Plus reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework.

Procure Plus will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by bidders in preparing their tender submissions or in participating in this procurement process.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £720,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 25 November 2025 to 24 November 2029
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Distribution of Renewable Technologies

Description

This lot is specifically for distributors of renewable technologies.

The distributors appointed to this lot will be required to fulfil two requirements. The first requirement of the appointed distributors will be to act as the distributor for renewable technologies products that are available within lots 2-9. The second requirement of the distributors appointed to this lot is to supply other materials in the renewable technologies category that are not already supplied via a lot on the framework.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot. Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Potential modifications for call off contracts

Under this Lot of the framework, there are three areas where there may be modifications made to contracts awarded. These are;

1. Price modifications - may occur due to market fluctuations or product changes/obsolescence.

2. Product modifications - may occur due to product obsolescence, upgrades or stock shortages.

3. Modification to the contract term - the ability to extend the term may be provided for.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £300,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 39715200 - Heating equipment
  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Supply of Air Source Heat Pumps - up to and including 15kW

Description

This lot is for the supply of air source heat pumps - up to and including 15kW.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 10 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 10 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 10th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 10 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £120,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Supply of Air Source Heat Pumps - 16 kW +

Description

This lot is for the supply of air source heat pumps - up to and including 15kW.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £80,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. Supply of Hot Water Cylinders

Description

This lot is for the supply of hot water cylinders.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 10 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 10 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 10th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 10 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £20,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Supply of Ground Source Heat Pumps - up to and including 15kW

Description

This lot is for the supply of ground source heat pumps - up to and including 15kW.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £40,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 6. Supply of Ground Source Heat Pumps - 16 kW +

Description

This lot is for the supply of ground source heat pumps - 16 kW +.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £40,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 42511110 - Heat pumps
  • 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 7. Supply of High Heat Retention Storage Heaters

Description

This lot is for the supply of high heat retention storage heaters.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £20,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 39715200 - Heating equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 8. Supply of Infra-Red Technologies

Description

This lot is for the supply of infra-red technologies.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 5 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 5 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 5th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 5 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £20,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 39715240 - Electric space-heating apparatus

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 9. Supply of Smart Controls

Description

This lot is for the supply of smart controls.

Distributors and merchants are not permitted to tender for this lot. This lot is reserved for companies who specialise in the manufacture and supply of the goods covered by the lot. The companies appointed to the lot will predominantly be required to supply via the distributor(s) appointed to lot 1.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 10 companies to this lot.

Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 10 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 10th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 10 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £20,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 39715200 - Heating equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 10. Supply and Distribution of Photovoltaic and Battery Systems

Description

This lot is for the supply and distribution of photovoltaic and battery systems.

Suppliers who are appointed to the lot will be required to supply the products directly to the customer, and without reliance on a distributor that is appointed to the framework.

Procure Plus intends to appoint 10 companies to this lot. Procure Plus reserves the option to appoint a limited number of additional companies to this lot of the framework, beyond the 10 stated above. The option may be exercised by Procure Plus where there is a close proximity in the final overall scores between the 10th bidder and the bidders who are ranked in proximity beneath. Bidders are advised that this is an option and not an obligation on the part of Procure Plus and one that may be exercised on a lot-by-lot basis. Procure Plus reserves the right not to exercise this option and to only appoint 10 companies to this lot at the conclusion of the evaluation.

Potential modifications for call off contracts

Under this Lot of the framework, there are three areas where there may be modifications made to contracts awarded. These are;

1. Price modifications - may occur due to market fluctuations or product changes/obsolescence.

2. Product modifications - may occur due to product obsolescence, upgrades or stock shortages.

3. Modification to the contract term - the ability to extend the term may be provided for.

Lot value (estimated)

  • £60,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

  • 09331000 - Solar panels

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

4%

Framework operation description

Please refer to the procurement documentation.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Any social housing provider in the United Kingdom from time to time. 'Social Housing Provider' for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered providers, local authorities, and arm's length management organisations (ALMOs)

Any local authority; any combined authority or associated body

Any police, fire or rescue authority

Any transport authority

Any NHS trust or body, or other health authority

Any waste disposal authority

Any university, school, free school, college or academy

Any other contracting authority (as defined in the Procurement Act 2023) that does not fall within any of the aforementioned categories

Any entity or joint venture company that any of the aforementioned contracting authorities and organisations holds an interest in from time to time

A list of current social housing providers can be found by visiting

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Distribution of Renewable Technologies

Lot 2. Supply of Air Source Heat Pumps - up to and including 15kW

Lot 3. Supply of Air Source Heat Pumps - 16 kW +

Lot 4. Supply of Hot Water Cylinders

Lot 5. Supply of Ground Source Heat Pumps - up to and including 15kW

Lot 6. Supply of Ground Source Heat Pumps - 16 kW +

Lot 7. Supply of High Heat Retention Storage Heaters

Lot 8. Supply of Infra-Red Technologies

Lot 9. Supply of Smart Controls

Lot 10. Supply and Distribution of Photovoltaic and Battery Systems

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Tender submission deadline

14 July 2025, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

31 October 2025


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Type Weighting
Price Price 70%
Quality Quality 30%

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice

As the engagement began prior to 24 February 2025, a F01: Prior information notice was published.

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-001128

Published 14 January 2025


Contracting authority

PROCURE PLUS HOLDINGS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 05888820
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGN-8493-BTXZ

Duckworth House Lancastrian Office Centre

Old Trafford

M32 0FP

United Kingdom

Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government