Net Zero - Retrofit Works (Externals) - Design and Build
Details
- Buyer
- Renfrewshire Council
- Value
- £135,000,000
- Topic
- Building construction work
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Submission
- 5 October 2026in 1 week
Tender description
This Contract is for the Design, Build and Delivery of retrofit external works to existing wholly owned and mixed-tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The primary objective is to enhance the energy efficiency and thermal performance of the housing stock. For the initial contract term of 2 years, the Council will provide the design information, using the designs submitted by ECD Architects who were contracted to provide this service. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for the supply and installation of the works only during the initial term. From the commencement of the first extension period, responsibility will transfer to the Contractor, who will undertake both the design and build elements for the remainder of the Contract. Lot 1: This procurement is for the appointment of a Design and Build Contractor for the delivery of retrofit external works to existing wholly owned and mixed tenure residential properties throughout Renfrewshire. The primary objective is to enhance the energy efficiency and thermal performance of the housing stock to achieve Net Zero/ Low Energy standards in Scotland. Work will be issued via Task Order. The Council is conducting the procurement process in accordance with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 29 the Restricted Procedure and Renfrewshire Council’s Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. The purpose of this document is to invite suitable Candidates to submit a Request to Participate (RTP) in the procurement process for the Net Zero -Retrofit Works (Externals) – Design and Build and to provide information and instructions for completing the RTP including: - General information about the project, - An overview of the procurement procedure being utilised and instructions for completing and submitting the RTP, - A statement of requirements which identifies the work required under the Contract - Background and guidance on the completion of the Single Procurement Document Scotland (SPD) - A statement of minimum requirements that each Candidate must meet to be selected to tender the criteria and rules to be applied to reduce the number of Candidates to be invited to tender. This requirement is for a single contractor for Design and Build. It is anticipated that the Contract recommendation will be presented to the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board on 11th February 2027. The date of this board will be confirmed within the Invitation to Tender (Stage 2).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published31 August 2026Current notice
- Next: Submission date5 October 2026in 1 week
About the buyer
Renfrewshire Council is a Paisley-based local authority that buys goods, services and works through its own procurement team. Every current tender is advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, the national portal for Scotland's public sector. Registering there is the first step to bidding for council contracts. Suppliers can also create a supplier finder profile on the portal to promote their business to buyers looking to purchase lower-value goods and services. A live contracts register on the council's own website lists current contract notices. Tenders run as open, restricted, negotiated or competitive dialogue procedures depending on the opportunity.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Renfrewshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and transport equipment.
Relevant CPV codes
- 45210000 · Building construction work
- 45260000 · Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45320000 · Insulation work
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