Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Framework

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has procured an Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) Framework Agreement which will provide a model for public sector bodies wishing to implement energy efficiency and local energy generation measures to their buildings or estate. The Framework Agreement will be open to public sector bodies (including those involved in consortium arrangements), however, no public sector body will be committed to place an order under the Framework Agreement. The single lot Framework Agreement will have a number of suppliers on it who will, upon being called-off to provide services, identify and implement energy efficiency measures enabling organisations to cut running costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. As part of the terms of the Framework Agreement, the supplier will guarantee a set level of savings over aperiod of the arrangement. This means associated risks are carried by the supplier rather than the public sector. The Framework Agreement will be used for a broad range of measures to reduce CO2 emissions including,but not limited to insulation and building fabric improvements,replacement or upgrading of mechanical and electrical services equipment, water saving devices and the installation of bespoke energy efficiency and generation measures. The Framework Agreement will also include services to support projects such as on going maintenance and operation services and potentially financing, or part financing, of projects. The framework will be administed and managed by ETL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.