Planning

Energy and Decarbonisation Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-045048

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-056542 (view related notices)

Published 1 August 2025, 9:50am



Scope

Reference

CCBC/PS2671/25/CT

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties concerning the Council's intention to establish a Framework for the provision of retrofit and decarbonisation works.

Scope of Works - The framework will encompass a wide range of activities, including:

Energy Assessments, Design and Planning: Conducting detailed property surveys to determine energy performance and develop tailored retrofit strategies, design and coordination.

Insulation and Weatherproofing: Installing and upgrading loft, cavity wall, and external wall insulation to enhance thermal efficiency.

Structural Work: Allowance for remedial structural works to take place, such as cavity wall ties, expansion joints etc.

Heating System Upgrades: Transitioning to low-carbon heating solutions such as air source heat pumps and district heating networks.

Windows and Doors: Replacing outdated glazing with double/triple glazing and implementing airtight sealing to minimise heat loss.

Renewable Energy Systems: Installing solar PV panels, battery storage systems, and energy management solutions to harness renewable energy sources.

Ventilation and Air Quality Improvements: Installing Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems to maintain optimal indoor air quality and mitigate damp issues.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Implementing rigorous inspections, performance testing, and ongoing monitoring to maintain PAS 2035 standards.

Training and Workforce Development: Offering PAS 2035 training programs for contractors and staff to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.

Resident Engagement: Educating tenants on retrofit benefits, providing clear guidance on how to maximise energy savings post-installation.

Post-Retrofit Maintenance and Support: Developing long-term maintenance strategies to ensure sustained efficiency and performance.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £200,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £240,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2034
  • 8 years

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45111250 - Ground investigation work
  • 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
  • 45300000 - Building installation work
  • 45400000 - Building completion work
  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 71200000 - Architectural and related services
  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
  • 45112700 - Landscaping work
  • 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services

Contract locations

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Engagement

Engagement deadline

29 August 2025

Engagement process description

Caerphilly County Borough Council (the "Council") is seeking feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties to help the Council to increase its market understanding and inform the development of the procurement to ensure that it meets the Council's objectives.

This preliminary market engagement exercise is open to all interested parties.

To participate in the preliminary market engagement exercise, please ensure you have an active account on our e-Tendering portal, Proactis:

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

Within Proactis, you can find the exercise within the opportunity:

Energy and Decarbonisation Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement

RQST14531

The exercise consists of two elements, the Preliminary Market Engagement Document, which can be found within the Request Documents tab, and the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire, linked further below.

To participate in the exercise, please download and review the Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Once you have read through the document and supporting appendices, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire.

For support and assistance with participating in this exercise, please contact a member of the Supplier Relationship Team, who's details have been provided below:

Jemma Ford

01443 863163

fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk

Hayley Jones

01443 863234

Jonesh21@caerphilly.gov.uk


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

17 October 2025


Contracting authority

Caerphilly County Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL

Penallta House, Tredomen Park

Hengoed

CF82 7PG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Connor Thomas

Email: Thomac21@caerphilly.gov.uk

Website: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales