Scope
Description
Appointment of specialist energy solutions company with expertise to carry out multidisciplinary functions including grant compliant energy surveys, solar / renewable designs, resident engagement as preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project
The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. It is the intention of the Council to set up, as a proto-type, a special purpose vehicle which will facilitate the installation of Solar PV an Battery energy storage systems across 2,000-3,000 homes. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale.
This initial preparatory work under the direct award will provide the Council with the necessary documentation to allow pre-purchasing material (such as solar panels, inverters, and batteries) to to mitigate future retail price increases and meet grant funder requirements.
Contract 1. Appointment of specialist energy solutions for Retrofit at Scale Project
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 4 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Specialist energy solutions company with the in-house expertise is required to carry out
multidisciplinary functions, including ensuring all surveys comply with grant
requirements and designing solar photovoltaic installations. Sero’s competency to
carry out the functions referenced has been reviewed and considered
unique as additional to completing engagement activities / Retrofit Assessments / PV
design works, Sero also has the ability to develop and lead on long term asset
maintenance contracts and be a regulated billing provider. As a prototype, the main
project is inherently dependent on Sero’s involvement, requiring Sero to be fully
integrated into the delivery of the principal contract should it proceed to the full Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Prototypes and development
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
It is the intention to make a direct award of a contract for specialist preparatory services supporting the Retrofit as Scale (RaS) project to a bespoke contractor Sero without going through a competitive tendering process. This is considered to be required firstly because of the novel pilot nature of the prototype project and secondly because of the urgent nature of the work (given the need to comply with grant conditions).Given the pilot nature of the RaS project it is considered that the proposed contract award to Sero is covered by Section 41.
The RaS pilot involves a model to test and develop the principles as part of a prototype to reduce carbon emissions at scale across our housing stock while providing lower energy costs for residents. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale. The proposed approach is the first of its kind at any significant scale.
Supplier
Sero Life Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZPT-2558-ZZDH
Westgate House, Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR
United Kingdom
Email: Enquiries@sero.life
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Appointment of specialist energy solutions for Retrofit at Scale Project
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
London Borough of Camden
London
N1C 4AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government