Swindon Borough Council Whole House Retrofit - Main Contract Appointment

Tender description

Further to the earlier market engagement carried out in February 2023 via Prior Information Notice 003476-2023 (link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003476-2023) Swindon Borough Council (SBC/ the Council) has continued to develop this requirement and is now in a position to provide an update to the market, and invite further market engagement/ feedback regarding the procurement of the Main Contractor. This is intended to be the final stage of market engagement prior to tenders being issued (target publication date 1st November 2023). The Council is also pleased to confirm it was successful in its funding application to SHDF, with project scope being 114 Unity type properties. Please note - this PIN relates to this supplier engagement exercise only. Procurement/ tender documents are not available at this time. Lot 1: Swindon Borough Council is committed to delivering for our residents, local businesses and communities, with our services providing a lifeline and safety net to residents who need us most through the vital care and support we provide. We're ambitious for the town, realistic about the challenges but excited for the future, and we're acting now to meet the needs of Swindon’s growing population. This project is for the modernisation and improvement of up to 114 ‘Unity’ properties within the Council's housing stock. These Unity properties, which suffer with poor thermal efficiency, are based on loadbearing Pre-Cast Reinforced concrete (PRC) structural frames. The project will deliver improvements to the energy performance certificates to at least EPC C, via outcomes in line with PAS2035 (Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency), providing 'whole-house'/ 'whole building' retrofit and energy efficiency measures, taking into account the requirement of the entire building. Specific works will include upgraded external wall insulation and associated roof alteration works, new/ upgraded central heating systems and installation of solar PV panels, plus provision of any necessary structural repairs. This project is a fundamental driver to support the Council's commitment and drive toward net-zero emissions by 2030, helping to make Swindon greener and more sustainable. Improving the thermal performance of the properties will help reduce CO2 emissions and fuel bills, therefore contributing to the economic sustainability of the households. In addition, the modernisation and improved aesthetics of the properties will contribute to the social sustainability of the surrounding neighbourhoods. We're looking to appoint a Contractor/ Contractors that can help us deliver these ambitions and priorities, with all works completed by 31st March 2025, and would welcome feedback from contractors interested in working with us to deliver this project. UPDATE AUGUST 2023 Further to the earlier market engagement carried out in February 2023, the Council has continued to develop this project and prepare for the appointment of a Main Contractor/s. In line with the earlier feedback, the Council is currently finalising the appointment of a Lead Consultant to lead the project, carry out all PAS2035 roles (retrofit assessor, designer, co-ordinator, etc), conduct structural and other required surveys, and complete the detailed design, specifications and bills of quantities to be used in the tender exercise for the Main Contractor, and we are aiming to publish this tender opportunity by 1st November 2023. Prior to progressing the formal procurement exercise, this Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been published to update the market regarding the project since the previous engagement and provide an update to programme, and to invite suppliers to take part in a short questionnaire to help inform the Council of the updated level of market interest in the upcoming procurement, and finalise the commercial strategy for the Contractor appointment. Suppliers are invited to take part in a short questionnaire – please email TenderingHousingProperty@Swindon.gov.uk to register your interest and request a link to the questionnaire (please include your company name and contact name in the email).