Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework

A Prior Information Notice
by LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
not specified
Value
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Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
15 Aug 2023
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North East England:

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1 buyer

Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to provide awareness of an upcoming framework tender for Retrofit, Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency works. The Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework Works Framework N9 (working title) will be the successor to LHC's successful Energy Efficiency Framework (N8). The new framework will be designed to support clients with delivering a range of retrofit and decarbonisation measures on their journey to achieving net zero targets. This opportunity has been listed on behalf of LHC Procurement Group (LHC) and our regional entities: Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) LHC London and South East (LSE) Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) The full scope of this framework will be defined following engagement with clients and interested parties as part of LHC's market engagement activities, however this framework will allow for works to be carried out in both residential and non-residential buildings including: Workstream 1 Building Insulation & Performance (Passive) Workstream 2 Heating Systems Workstream 3 Control and Management Systems Workstream 4 Solar PV & Electrical Workstream 5 Servicing & Maintenance of Renewable Systems Workstream 6 Retrofit and Decarbonisation Multi-Disciplinary Works Workstream 7 Retrofit and Decarbonisation Consultancy Services The initial proposed lots under these workstreams have been listed in this notice, however these will be refined and finalised following the pre-tender engagement process so may change and be different when the contract notice is released in due course.

Lot Division

1 Internal Insulation

This lot is proposed to encompass installation of all internal elements of insulation, including internal wall, pipe and floor insulation. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

2 Loft Insulation

This lot is for loft insulation works. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

3 Cavity Wall Insulation

This lot covers all cavity wall insulation works. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

4 External Insulation - Project Band 1 - up to 11m

This lot covers installation of external wall insulation for low-rise to medium-rise properties. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

5 External Insulation / Rainscreen Cladding - Project Band 2 - 11m or Higher

This lot covers installation of external insulation/rain screen cladding works for properties of 11m or higher. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

6 Building Ventilation Solutions - Minor Works - £0 - £250K

This lot covers installation of ventilation systems such as MVHR systems or alternative solutions for minor works projects up to 250K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

7 Building Ventilation Solutions - Major Works - £250K +

This lot covers ventilation systems such as MVHR systems or alternative solutions for major works projects over 250K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

8 Domestic Boiler Based Heating Systems - Minor Works - £0 - £750K

This lot has been created to cover installation of current domestic boiler based heating systems (such as gas, oil, biomass) and potential future boiler / combustion based technologies covering minor works up to 750K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

9 Domestic Boiler Based Heating Systems - Major Works - £750K +

This lot has been created to cover installation of current domestic boiler based heating systems (such as gas, oil, biomass) and potential future boiler / combustion based technologies covering major works over 750K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

10 Commercial Non-Domestic Heating Systems / Non-Domestic Boiler Based Heating Systems

This lot will be for installation of commercial-based systems such as ground source heat pumps. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

11 Domestic Renewables /Air Source Based Heating Systems - Minor Works - £0 - £750K

This lot will cover installation of air based heating systems with a focus on air source heat pumps due to the current demand within the market. It will also allow for new emerging technologies within air to water or gas absorption combined with the emerging hybrid market. This lot is for minor works up to 750K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

12 Domestic Renewables /Air Source Based Heating Systems - Major Works - £750K +

This lot will cover installation of air based heating systems with a focus on air source heat pumps due to the current demand within the market. It will also allow for new emerging technologies within air to water or gas absorption combined with the emerging hybrid market. This lot is for major works over 750K GBP. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

13 Non-Domestic Renewable (Ground Source Based Heating Systems)

This lot will be for commercial / non domestic ground renewable heating systems such as ground source heat pumps. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

14 District Heating

This will cover installation of all district heating systems from small scale blocks to large scale estates. This lot will also include HIUs focused for district heating systems. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

15 Electrical Heating

This lot has been designed to include installation of all electrical heating systems ranging from storage heating to more modern units such as quantum heating systems and also encompass new technologies such as infrared heating. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

16 Building Management Systems

This lot is designed to encompass installation of all BMS and BAS systems and will include coverage of areas such as air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and hydraulics. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

17 Individual Metering

This lot allows for the installation of individual dwelling meters within communal buildings. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

18 Solar PV and Battery Storage

This lot covers installation of both solar PV installation and battery storage systems either on their own or combined. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

19 EV Charging Systems

This lot will cover the installation of charging points for electric vehicles and will cover small domestic charging points and communal based systems for larger blocks and estates. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

20 Servicing & Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps

This lot will allow specialists to supply maintenance and servicing options for air source heat pumps. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

21 Servicing & Maintenance of Ground Source Heat Pumps

This lot will allow specialists to supply maintenance and servicing options ground source heat pumps and large scale domestic or commercial systems. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

22 Servicing & Maintenance of Ventilation Systems

This lot will cover the maintenance and servicing in particular of MVHR and alternative ventilation systems. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

23 Maintenance of Solar PV Systems

This lot allows for the cleaning and maintenance of solar panels. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

24 Multi-Disciplinary Works - Small Works

The multi-disciplinary lots would cater for projects where multiple specialisms or a 'fabric first' approach is required. Potential bidders would need to be able to provide all specialisms either directly or via sub-contractors. This lot will cater for 'small works' to be further explored within PTE. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

25 Multi-Disciplinary Works - Minor Works

The multi-disciplinary lots would cater for projects where multiple specialisms or a 'fabric first' approach is required. Potential bidders would need to be able to provide all specialisms either directly or via sub-contractors. This lot will cater for 'minor works' to be further explored within PTE. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

26 Multi-Disciplinary Works - Major Works

The multi-disciplinary lots would cater for projects where multiple specialisms or a 'fabric first' approach is required. Potential bidders would need to be able to provide all specialisms either directly or via sub-contractors. This lot will cater for 'major works' to be further explored within PTE. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

27 Energy Policy & Strategy Development Consultancy

This lot will allow for consultancy services to be provided to assist organisations to develop a long term energy policy or strategy for development that will encompass the works within this framework. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

28 Grant Funding Support

This lot is designed for consultants to assist organisations in accessing and managing funding opportunities, from the early planning stages through to reporting requirements and potential future retention funding. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

29 Management Agent

This lot provides access to consultancies capable of offering full management of retrofit and decarbonisation works for an organisation. Full scope is to be determined through the pre-tender engagement but it is anticipated the consultant would be able to support the client in the application and management of grant funding, procurement activities and and subsequent delivery of the works. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

30 PAS 2035

This lot is dedicated to all roles covering the PAS 2035 standard, which is primarily focused on retrofitting of domestic properties. The minimum criteria currently proposed for this lot is that bidders must have accreditation for both the Retrofit Coordinator and Retrofit Assessor roles. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

31 PAS 2038

This lot is dedicated to all roles covering the PAS 2038 standard, which is for non domestic/commercial properties. Those qualified to PAS 2038 are specifically trained to handle the unique challenges and requirements of commercial retrofitting. The minimum criteria currently proposed for this lot is that bidders must have accreditation for both the Lead Professional and Lead Assessor roles. Additional information: The above represents LHC's initial thoughts but will be refined following market consultation and therefore may not represent the workstreams/lot structure in the final tender issued. Within each lot there will be multiple geographical areas that bidders can apply for.

CPV Codes

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45320000 - Insulation work
  • 45261410 - Roof insulation work
  • 45262650 - Cladding works
  • 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
  • 42160000 - Boiler installations
  • 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts
  • 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 71321200 - Heating-system design services
  • 45232141 - Heating works
  • 09323000 - District heating
  • 42515000 - District heating boiler
  • 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
  • 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
  • 42512000 - Air-conditioning installations
  • 38551000 - Energy meters
  • 09331000 - Solar panels
  • 09332000 - Solar installation
  • 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
  • 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
  • 34144900 - Electric vehicles
  • 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
  • 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
  • 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
  • 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
  • 39715240 - Electric space-heating apparatus
  • 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Other Information

LHC will be carrying out a series of pre-tender engagement events both online and in person. To register your early interest in this framework opportunity and to get further updates and be notified regarding opportunities to engage with LHC please register on LHC's eTendering portal using the link as follows: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/LHC/aspx/Tenders/Forthcoming LHC will be hosting a webinar event for contractor and consultancy organisations interested in participating in the pre-tender engagement for this framework on Wednesday September 20th at 2pm, you can register for this online event using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lhc-pre-tender-engagement-n9-retrofit-and-decarbo... LHC anticipate the tender will be released early January 2024. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY To register your early interest in this framework opportunity and to get further updates and be notified regarding opportunities to engage with LHC to help inform the development of this framework, please express your interest in the project on our e Tendering portal using the following link: … Please note you will need to have a registered account on our portal and be logged in to be able to express an interest. Once you have identified the project on the portal you wish to express an interest in, click 'View Details' and then click 'Express Interest'.

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