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Energy Efficiency Retrofit – Electrical Building Services

  • First published: 29 September 2025
  • Last modified: 29 September 2025
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0544ac
Published by:
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA0272
Publication date:
29 September 2025
Deadline date:
31 October 2025
Notice type:
UK3
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to establish a Framework for Energy Efficiency Retrofit – Electrical Building Services.The purpose of this Framework is to support the Authority to deliver a range of electrical energy efficiency retrofit projects including LED lighting upgrades and solar photovoltaic installations at locations within Caerphilly County Borough.In line with Welsh Governments targets the Authority aims to be Net Zero by 2030. To help achieve this target, the Authority intends to convert all of the lighting within its managed estate to LED format with appropriate controls included. Not only will this help achieve carbon reduction ambitions it will also assist with ensuring appropriate lighting levels are attained within those buildings.Full details shall be confirmed at the time of tender

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

CCBC/PS2891/25/CT

Procurement description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to establish a Framework for Energy Efficiency Retrofit – Electrical Building Services.

The purpose of this Framework is to support the Authority to deliver a range of electrical energy efficiency retrofit projects including LED lighting upgrades and solar photovoltaic installations at locations within Caerphilly County Borough.

In line with Welsh Governments targets the Authority aims to be Net Zero by 2030. To help achieve this target, the Authority intends to convert all of the lighting within its managed estate to LED format with appropriate controls included. Not only will this help achieve carbon reduction ambitions it will also assist with ensuring appropriate lighting levels are attained within those buildings.

Full details shall be confirmed at the time of tender

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

10000000.00 GBP to 10055000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

09 February 2026, 00:00AM to 08 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 08 February 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Penallta House, Tredomen Park

Town/City: Hengoed

Postcode: CF82 7PG

Country: United Kingdom

Website: www.caerphilly.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL

Contact name: Connor Thomas

Email: Thomac21@caerphilly.gov.uk

Telephone: 01443 864702

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Type of framework

Closed

Maximum number of suppliers

13

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Lots

Divided into 4 lots

Electrical Design

Lot number: 1

Description

Contractors are required to provide legally compliant lighting designs and drawings which include associated components such as PIR’s for the Council’s buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres.

The designs will include lighting plots for all areas and utilise an existing list of approved light fittings. Designs may require new circuits for some additional emergency lights but generally the designs will be used to cover a light for light exchange programme to transition to LEDs.

CPV classifications

  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
  • 45311100 - Electrical wiring work

Delivery regions

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

250000 GBP Excluding VAT

300000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

09 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

08 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

08 February 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Award Criteria is specific to each Lot and each Lot will be awarded based on the evaluation of tender submissions received for that Lot.

Lighting and Electrical Equipment

Lot number: 2

Description

Contractors will be required to upgrade old inefficient lighting (including PIR’s etc.) to new LED formats within the Council’s buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres.

You will follow lighting designs and drawings which will be provided to you and utilise an existing list of approved LED light fittings. This will include internal and external fittings.

There will be minimal rewiring works. You will need to arrange lifting equipment where necessary. You will comply with the authority’s asbestos requirements including training requirements and provide RAMS. You will be given access to the authority system for uploading completion documents. Whilst onsite you may be asked to install or upgrade other electrical components such as time controls or even point of use hot water heaters.

CPV classifications

  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 71314100 - Electrical services

Delivery regions

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

4750000 GBP Excluding VAT

5700000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

09 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

08 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

08 February 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Award Criteria is specific to each Lot and each Lot will be awarded based on the evaluation of tender submissions received for that Lot.

Solar Energy

Lot number: 3

Description

MCS certified Contractor’s will design and install photovoltaic systems utilising Solar Edge (or equivalent) technology within the Council’s buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres.

PV systems are unlikely to exceed 99kwp in size.

Contractors will need to undertake all appropriate checks with the network operator prior to work commencing. Contractors will need to arrange lifting equipment where necessary and comply with the authority’s asbestos requirements including training requirements and provide RAMS.

You will be given access to the authority database system for uploading completion documents including drawings.

Contracts will be awarded under this lot following further-competition processes which all eligible Contractor’s will be invited to participate in.

CPV classifications

  • 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
  • 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
  • 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
  • 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
  • 45317200 - Electrical installation work of transformers
  • 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Delivery regions

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

5000000 GBP Excluding VAT

6000000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

09 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

08 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

08 February 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Award Criteria is specific to each Lot and each Lot will be awarded based on the evaluation of tender submissions received for that Lot.

PV Maintenance

Lot number: 4

Description

Contractors will deliver the inspection, maintenance and associated services of existing PV systems across the Council’s buildings including but not limited to schools, offices, libraries and leisure centres. The contractor will ensure that PV systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Services include routine inspections, fault detection and maintenance, panel cleaning and periodic reporting.

CPV classifications

  • 71315400 - Building-inspection services
  • 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
  • 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
  • 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
  • 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

Delivery regions

  • UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

55000 GBP Excluding VAT

66000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

09 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

08 February 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

08 February 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Authority intends to establish a Framework for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The Award Criteria is specific to each Lot and each Lot will be awarded based on the evaluation of tender submissions received for that Lot.

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

03 October 2025

Tender submission deadline

31 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

24 October 2025, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

15 January 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

03 October 2025

Tender submission deadline

31 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

24 October 2025, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

15 January 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71318100 Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings Advisory and consultative engineering services
71315400 Building-inspection services Building services
45315100 Electrical engineering installation works Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45311200 Electrical fitting work Electrical wiring and fitting work
45310000 Electrical installation work Building installation work
45317300 Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus Other electrical installation work
45317200 Electrical installation work of transformers Other electrical installation work
71323100 Electrical power systems design services Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
71314100 Electrical services Energy and related services
45311000 Electrical wiring and fitting work Electrical installation work
45311100 Electrical wiring work Electrical wiring and fitting work
71321000 Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings Engineering design services
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
50711000 Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
45261215 Solar panel roof-covering work Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
71631300 Technical building-inspection services Technical inspection services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
06 June 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK1
Version:
1
Authority name:
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Publication date:
29 September 2025
Deadline date:
31 October 2025 12:00
Notice type:
UK3
Version:
1
Authority name:
Caerphilly County Borough Council

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Further information

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