Scope
Reference
DN773395 / PRA000455
Description
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking the services of a contractor with relevant expertise to develop and install heat decarbonisation, fabric improvements and energy efficiency measures for the transition to Net Zero of 25 public sector buildings. Since 2022, LCRCA has partnered with the North West Net Zero Hub through a wider collaboration with all six Local Authorities across the region gathering energy and carbon data to support them in the decarbonisation of public estates.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver heat decarbonisation measures, building fabric improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and photovoltaic (PV) installations across a portfolio of public sector buildings. This work supports the region's strategic commitment to achieving Net Zero and is funded under Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS4).
Since 2022, LCRCA has collaborated with the North West Net Zero Hub and all six constituent Local Authorities to collect detailed energy and carbon performance data across the public estate. This regional partnership has informed site selection and shaped a coordinated approach to decarbonisation.
A total of 28 buildings across Local Authority sites have been selected for PSDS4 submission, with 25 included within the core scope of this commission. In addition, the contractor will deliver photovoltaic system installations at a further 27 sites as part of a separate package of works under this contract.
Measures will include a variety of heat pumps, solar thermal and PV panels, insulation measures and glazing. The works will be contained to a range of properties owned by the local authorities and include office buildings, transport hubs, care homes and leisure centres.
It is anticipated that we will award a Measured Term Contract to a single supplier in November 2025, with design and delivery being completed by March 2028.
The LCRCA is currently developing a scope of works, which will require the contractor to develop from RIBA Stage 4 detailed design under the Design and Build contract, to RIBA Stage 5 /6 - installation and handover, RIBA Stage 7 - post completion.
Total value (estimated)
- £29,000,000 excluding VAT
- £34,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 4 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Invitation to Tender Guidance available on The Chest procurement portal
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Invitation to Tender Guidance available on The Chest procurement portal.
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
18 August 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 4 Invitation to Tender Guidance available at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 4 Tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal. |
Price | 70% |
| Price | Price As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 4 Tender documents available on The Chest procurement portal. |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 4 contract documents available on The Chest procurement portal.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
As detailed within the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Invitation to Tender Guidance available at The Chest procurement portal.
Contracting authority
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNDZ-8253-CJJM
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government