Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 25th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-077acf |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Energy-efficiency consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £80,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 25th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-077acf |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Energy-efficiency consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £80,000 |
Scope
Description
Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Consultancy Services to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirement, as outlined in the invitation to tender pack of documents.
The Contract is anticipated to commence December 2026 and will continue for a period of up to 9 months (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.
Please note the following Lots will apply:-
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity -Appendix C refers- indicative budget £25k
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund - Appendix D refers- indicative budget £55k
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Appendix C and D- indicative budget £80K
It is the Councils preference for a single consultant to carry out both elements of work as described in Lot 3. However, if the submissions received and scores attained for this Lot are not in the best interest of the Council, they will continue to appoint a winner from the highest combined score for Lot 1 and a further contract to the winner from the highest combined score for Lot 2. The decision with regards to appointment of a single contract within Lot 3 is at the total discretion of the Council.
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 19 October 2026
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5RM79F3HCX
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity. Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Description
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity - Consultancy Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 2 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 December 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund. Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
Description
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund - Consultancy Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 1 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 December 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
Description
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2 - Consultancy Services
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 2 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 December 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity. Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Lot Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund. Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
Lot Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 October 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5RM79F3HCX
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Lot Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity. Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
Lot Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MAT | Price |
Weighting description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services.
Lot Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund. Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MAT | Price |
Weighting description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Canterbury City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJX-9843-DLGM
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01227862000
Email: procurement [at] canterbury.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government