Supply and Installation of Carbon Reduction and Carbon Zero Initiatives

This Prior Information Notice is to seek interest from suitably qualified service providers in the creation of a Framework Agreement, that can provide the supply and installation of:

1 Air Source Heat Pumps 2 Heat Interface Units 3 Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems 4 Low Energy Lighting 5 Loft Insulation 6 External Wall Insulation, Under Floor Insultation, External Render Systems, Wall Cladding Systems, Cavity Wall Insulation 7 A combination of some or all of the above, as a sole supplier, providing a fully managed carbon reduction solution

Procurement Assist invites interest from organisations wishing to participate in a 48 month Framework Agreement for the above Works. In addition, the Framework Agreement will cover the maintenance of such installations, including cyclical maintenance and breakdowns where applicable.

The Framework Agreement will be accessible to Integrated Facilities Management Bolton (iFM Bolton), current and future Clients of Procurement Assist. The Framework Agreement may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities, and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.

Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Limited (iFM Bolton Ltd) are a Contracting Authority by virtue of being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Sector Body Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and can legally act under PCR2015 Regulation 37 (6) as Procurement Assist's Contracting Authority.

To register interest, please email Procurement Assist: tenders@procurementassist.co.uk stating "PA FW CRW 01 Supply and Installation of Carbon Reduction and Carbon Zero Initiatives" in the subject line of the email. Within your email please indicate the Lot or Lots your organisation would be interested in bidding for.

It is anticipated the tender shall commence by 5 December 2022, with the procurement process completing by 10 February 2023. Clients can place contracts via the Framework from 13 February 2023. These timescales are indicative only.