Contract award notice

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External Reference: 2026-522380

FTS Reference: 2026-026200

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

LiveWest Homes Limited
1 Wellington Way,
Exeter
EX5 2FZ
UK
Contact person: Sharon Hunt
Telephone: +44 01707339800
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
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  -  Construction work
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:  274300000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy Efficiency Retrofit Works - Cornwall
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45000000  -  Construction work
09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09331000  -  Solar panels
09332000  -  Solar installation
42511110  -  Heat pumps
42515000  -  District heating boiler
42943210  -  Immersion thermostats
44112600  -  Sound insulation
44621000  -  Radiators and boilers
44621110  -  Central-heating radiators
44621200  -  Boilers
44621210  -  Water boilers
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
45232141  -  Heating works
45261410  -  Roof insulation work
45262100  -  Scaffolding work
45311100  -  Electrical wiring work
45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45321000  -  Thermal insulation work
45323000  -  Sound insulation work
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331100  -  Central-heating installation work
45331110  -  Boiler installation work
45331200  -  Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331210  -  Ventilation installation work
45421100  -  Installation of doors and windows and related components
45421110  -  Installation of door and window frames
45421112  -  Installation of window frames
45421130  -  Installation of doors and windows
71321200  -  Heating-system design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK3 -  Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  70
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - South Devon
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09330000  -  Solar energy
09331000  -  Solar panels
09332000  -  Solar installation
42511110  -  Heat pumps
42515000  -  District heating boiler
42943210  -  Immersion thermostats
44112600  -  Sound insulation
44621000  -  Radiators and boilers
44621110  -  Central-heating radiators
44621200  -  Boilers
44621210  -  Water boilers
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
45232141  -  Heating works
45262100  -  Scaffolding work
45311100  -  Electrical wiring work
45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45321000  -  Thermal insulation work
45323000  -  Sound insulation work
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331100  -  Central-heating installation work
45331110  -  Boiler installation work
45331200  -  Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331210  -  Ventilation installation work
45421100  -  Installation of doors and windows and related components
45421110  -  Installation of door and window frames
45421112  -  Installation of window frames
45421130  -  Installation of doors and windows
71321200  -  Heating-system design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  70
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - North Devon and South Somerset
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09330000  -  Solar energy
09331000  -  Solar panels
09332000  -  Solar installation
42511110  -  Heat pumps
42515000  -  District heating boiler
42943210  -  Immersion thermostats
44112600  -  Sound insulation
44621000  -  Radiators and boilers
44621110  -  Central-heating radiators
44621200  -  Boilers
44621210  -  Water boilers
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
45232141  -  Heating works
45261410  -  Roof insulation work
45262100  -  Scaffolding work
45311100  -  Electrical wiring work
45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45321000  -  Thermal insulation work
45323000  -  Sound insulation work
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331100  -  Central-heating installation work
45331110  -  Boiler installation work
45331200  -  Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331210  -  Ventilation installation work
45421100  -  Installation of doors and windows and related components
45421110  -  Installation of door and window frames
45421112  -  Installation of window frames
45421130  -  Installation of doors and windows
71321200  -  Heating-system design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
NUTS code:  UKK23 -  Somerset
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  70
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy Efficiency Retrofit Work - Bristol, Bath and West of England
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09300000  -  Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
09330000  -  Solar energy
09331000  -  Solar panels
09332000  -  Solar installation
42511110  -  Heat pumps
42515000  -  District heating boiler
42943210  -  Immersion thermostats
44112600  -  Sound insulation
44621000  -  Radiators and boilers
44621110  -  Central-heating radiators
44621200  -  Boilers
44621210  -  Water boilers
44621220  -  Central-heating boilers
45232141  -  Heating works
45261410  -  Roof insulation work
45262100  -  Scaffolding work
45311100  -  Electrical wiring work
45315000  -  Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
45321000  -  Thermal insulation work
45323000  -  Sound insulation work
45331000  -  Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331100  -  Central-heating installation work
45331110  -  Boiler installation work
45331200  -  Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
45331210  -  Ventilation installation work
45421100  -  Installation of doors and windows and related components
45421110  -  Installation of door and window frames
45421112  -  Installation of window frames
45421130  -  Installation of doors and windows
71321200  -  Heating-system design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK12 -  Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
NUTS code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of
NUTS code:  UKK1 -  Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
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

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  70
Cost criterion  -  Name:  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 the 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 FTS: 2024/S 000-013215

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot 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 code:  UKL22 -  Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  56333000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 2

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 code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  55583000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 3

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 code:  UKL22 -  Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  57750000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 4

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 code:  UKK11 -  Bristol, City of

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  58517000.00  GBP

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