Official UK procurement notice
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts
Authority: LiveWest Homes Limited (Public body)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionLiveWest 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.
CPV: Boiler installation work · Boilers · Central-heating boilers · Central-heating installation work · Central-heating radiators · Construction work · District heating boiler · Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment · Electrical wiring work · Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy · Heat pumps · Heating works · +19 more
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value (£274,300,000 together) · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - CornwallAwardedPublished value£70,700,000
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. 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 #2Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South DevonAwardedPublished value£69,300,000
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. 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 #3Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South SomersetAwardedPublished value£66,700,000
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. 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 #4Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of EnglandAwardedPublished value£67,600,000
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. 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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 70%
- Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70
- Cost: 30
- Suitability
As detailed in the procurement and tender documents
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Competitive dialogue
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 23 Apr 2024, 18:19 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT
- Authority reference
Ech1254- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-026200- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454a5Find a Tender
- Performance terms
As detailed in the procurement and tender documents
Publisher note: 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
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
23 May 2024 → 23 Mar 2026 · 2 dates- Submission deadline23 May 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published214 days ago23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete23 Mar 2026, 12:02 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall1 award | |||
| Cardo (West & Wales) LimitedLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Cornwall | £56,333,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon1 award | |||
| IAN WILLIAMSLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- South Devon | £55,583,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset1 award | |||
| Cardo (West & Wales) LimitedLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- North Devon & South Somerset | £57,750,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England1 award | |||
| IAN WILLIAMSLiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Bristol, Bath and West of England | £58,517,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Cornwall · Cardo (West & Wales) Limited
- Signed
- 25 Dec 2024
- Value
- £56,333,000
- Status
- active
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- South Devon · IAN WILLIAMS
- Signed
- 25 Dec 2024
- Value
- £55,583,000
- Status
- active
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- North Devon & South Somerset · Cardo (West & Wales) Limited
- Signed
- 25 Dec 2024
- Value
- £57,750,000
- Status
- active
LiveWest Energy Efficiency Retrofit Contracts- Bristol, Bath and West of England · IAN WILLIAMS
- Signed
- 25 Dec 2024
- Value
- £58,517,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall | 4bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon | 5bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset | 4bids | — | — | — |
| 4 · Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England | 5bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of England and WalesMediation bodyReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Cardo (West & Wales) LimitedAwarded supplier
- Ian Williams LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria