Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
LiveWest Homes Limited
1 Wellington Way,
Exeter
EX5 2FZ
UK
Contact person: Sharon Hunt
Telephone: +44 01707339800
E-mail: sharon@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.livewest.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45191
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts
Reference number: Ech1254
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
LiveWest has appointed Cardo Ltd to deliver Energy Efficiency Retrofit works for Lot 1 (Cornwall) and Lot 3 (North Devon and South Somerset). Ian Williams Ltd has been appointed to deliver Lot 2 (South Devon) and Lot 4 (Bristol, Bath and the West of England).
Each contract has a potential duration of up to 15 years, comprising an initial 5-year term with two optional 5-year extensions.
The contracts were procured through a Competitive Dialogue procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This approach enabled LiveWest to refine the scope, delivery model and commercial structure to ensure best value, quality, and collaborative working throughout the programme.
These appointments will support LiveWest’s programme to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the Southwest, bringing properties currently below EPC C up to the EPC C standard.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
274 300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
09300000
09331000
09332000
42511110
42515000
42943210
44112600
44621000
44621110
44621200
44621210
44621220
45232141
45261410
45262100
45311100
45315000
45321000
45323000
45331000
45331100
45331110
45331200
45331210
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
71321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK3
Main site or place of performance:
Cornwall
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across Cornwall.
Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09300000
09330000
09331000
09332000
42511110
42515000
42943210
44112600
44621000
44621110
44621200
44621210
44621220
45232141
45262100
45311100
45315000
45321000
45323000
45331000
45331100
45331110
45331200
45331210
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
71321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
South Devon
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across South Devon.
Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09300000
09330000
09331000
09332000
42511110
42515000
42943210
44112600
44621000
44621110
44621200
44621210
44621220
45232141
45261410
45262100
45311100
45315000
45321000
45323000
45331000
45331100
45331110
45331200
45331210
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
71321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
North Devon and South Somerset
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across North Devon and South Somerset.
Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09300000
09330000
09331000
09332000
42511110
42515000
42943210
44112600
44621000
44621110
44621200
44621210
44621220
45232141
45261410
45262100
45311100
45315000
45321000
45323000
45331000
45331100
45331110
45331200
45331210
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
71321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK12
UKK11
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Bristol, Bath and West of England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 will cover Energy Efficiency Retrofit work across Bristol, Bath and the West of England.
Expected work under the contract will include Insulations works; (EWI/IWI/Cavity/Loft/Suspended Floors/Room in Roof/Flat Roof Insulation/Cavity wall extraction (where applicable)), A++ windows/triple glazed and doors replacements. Roof replacements incorporating new insulation, Energy efficient condensing gas Boilers with A+ efficiency rating, Solar/PV panel system with Battery Storage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Combined Heat and Power Systems (CHP), District Heating, Infrared Heating, High Heat Retention Storage Heaters, Electric Boilers, Hybrid Heat Pumps (Hydrogen boilers combined with electrically driven heat pumps), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), Smart Technology.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There is an option to extend the contract after an initial 5 year term for a further ten years (5+5 years)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Prospective bidders should note TUPE may apply to the contract; prospective bidders are advised to seek their own independent advice about the implications of TUPE.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-013215
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Cornwall
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardo (West & Wales) Limited
Unit 1 & 2, Stuart Close Trade Estate, South Glamorgan
Cardiff
CF11 8QF
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 56 333 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 1
Title: LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- South Devon
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Williams Limited
Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6JL
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 55 583 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 1
Title: LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- North Devon & South Somerset
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardo (West & Wales) Limited
Unit 1 & 2, Stuart Close Trade Estate, South Glamorgan
Cardiff
CF11 8QF
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 57 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 1
Title: LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Bristol, Bath and West of England
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ian Williams Limited
Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6JL
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 58 517 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Participants were able to bid for all lots, but could only be awarded a maximum of two lots. If a bidder was successful at Final Tender stage for more than two lots, they would be asked to select which of the lots won they would like to be awarded.
The lots they choose to 'step aside' on will be awarded to the second place participant.
Although Contracts will be awarded on a regional basis as per the lot structure, LiveWest reserved the right to issue work to the supplier in any other lot, should they desire.
For example, if there is a requirement for work under Lot 1 and the awarded Contractor is unable to complete this within the required timescales, then LiveWest can then access Lot 2 as an alternative
LiveWest reserved the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the contract at any stage of the procurement process. LiveWest also reserved the right not to award the contract. Nether LiveWest, Echelon nor any person on whose behalf this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for the contract.
All Contract Values shown are INCLUSIVE of VAT
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/03/2026