Contract

Energy Efficiency Framework

  • The Highland Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057208

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b5d6 (view related notices)

Published 17 September 2025, 10:24am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Highland Council

Glenurquhart Road

Inverness

IV3 5NX

Email

CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1349886603

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.highland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

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

Energy Efficiency Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

This notice is for a Energy Efficiency framework for the Highland Council, for contractors to provide a range of energy efficiency works and services. This includes but is not limited to Consultancy & advice, Building Fabric Improvements, Heating & Ventilation, Renewables & Ancillary Systems and Building Controls

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: £28,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Consultancy & Advice

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71500000 - Construction-related services
  • 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
  • 71540000 - Construction management services
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
  • 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
  • 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The sub lots under this lot are; Energy Efficiency Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Assessor, Consultancy, Structural Engineer and Clerk of Works

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15

Price - Weighting: 0

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Building Fabric Improvements

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45261410 - Roof insulation work
  • 45320000 - Insulation work
  • 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
  • 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
  • 45421110 - Installation of door and window frames
  • 45421130 - Installation of doors and windows
  • 45421131 - Installation of doors

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The sublots under this lot include; External Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Internal Wall Insulation, Flat Roof Insulation, Pitched and Room in Roof Insulation, Floor Insulation, Door and Window Replacement and Park Home Insulation

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15

Price - Weighting: 0

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Heating & Ventilation

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45232141 - Heating works
  • 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
  • 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 42511110 - Heat pumps

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The sublots of this lot include; Mechanical ventilation, Air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, water source heat pumps, High heat retention storage heaters, Connection to district heat systems.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 15

Price - Weighting: 0

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Renewables & Ancillary Sytems

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The sublots in this lot include; Hyrdo, Solar PV, Battery Storage, Solar Thermal, Heat Battery

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Project Delivery / Weighting: 50

Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion - Name: Innovation / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 0

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: 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: 2024/S 000-040675


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Consultancy & Advice

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 21

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arthian Ltd

13 Henderson Road

Inverness

IV1 1SN

Telephone

+44 1412272300

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbon Futures

The Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road

Glasgow

G4 9SS

Telephone

+44 7789046497

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Currie & Brown UK Limited

150 Holborn

London

EC1N 2NS

Telephone

+44 070619000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Momentum 4 Ltd

Southside House, 135 Fifty Pitches Road

Glasgow

G51 4EB

Telephone

+44 1738445222

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mott MacDonald Limited

10 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 2PF

Telephone

+44 1412223757

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Renewable Energy Consultants Ltd

King James Business Centre, Friarton Road

Perth

PH2 8DY

Telephone

+44 1738472059

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rybka Ltd

10 Ardross Street

Inverness

IV3 5NS

Telephone

+44 1463725440

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,800,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Building Fabric Improvements

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 10

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bancon Construction Limited

Burn o Bennie Road

Banchory

AB31 5ZU

Telephone

+44 1330827377

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Insulated Render Systems (Scotland) Limited

74 Glencraig Street, Glencraig Street

Airdrie

ML6 9AS

Telephone

+44 1236754500

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MPC Energy Ltd

Suite 0-03, Titan Business Centre, Aurora Avenue

Clydebank

G81 1BF

Telephone

+44 1419517887

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Procast Building Contractors Ltd.

4 Alness Street

Hamilton

ML3 6RU

Telephone

+44 7799862737

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £5,600,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Heating & Ventilation

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 20

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bancon Construction Limited

Burn o Bennie Road

Banchory

AB31 5ZU

Telephone

+44 1330827377

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MPC Energy Ltd

Suite 0-03, Titan Business Centre, Aurora Avenue

Clydebank

G81 1BF

Telephone

+44 1419517887

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Procast Building Contractors Ltd.

4 Alness Street

Hamilton

ML3 6RU

Telephone

+44 7799862737

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Distrikt Energy Limited

272 Bath Street

Glasgow

G2 4JR

Telephone

+44 1413740508

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Greenflame Installations Ltd

Unit 4b Achnagonalin Ind Est

Grantown on Spey

PH26 3TA

Telephone

+44 1479872383

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RPJ Energy Solutions

272 Bath Street

Glasgow

G2 4JR

Telephone

+44 7762897583

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,400,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Renewables & Ancillary Sytems

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16 May 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 18

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 18

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bancon Construction Limited

Burn o Bennie Road

Banchory

AB31 5ZU

Telephone

+44 1330827377

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MPC Energy Ltd

Suite 0-03, Titan Business Centre, Aurora Avenue

Clydebank

G81 1BF

Telephone

+44 1419517887

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Procast Building Contractors Ltd.

4 Alness Street

Hamilton

ML3 6RU

Telephone

+44 7799862737

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Distrikt Energy Limited

272 Bath Street

Glasgow

G2 4JR

Telephone

+44 1413740508

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM8 - West Central Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Greenflame Installations Ltd

Unit 4b Achnagonalin Ind Est

Grantown on Spey

PH26 3TA

Telephone

+44 1479872383

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £9,800,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please also see Award Notice: 804042, dated 01/08/2025

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/authority_noticestatus.aspx?ID=804042

Award Notice captures Suppliers admitted onto the Framework following a 3-month grace period for required Accreditations.

(SC Ref:810393)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Inverness Sherriff Court

Inverness

Email

cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom