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Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock - phase 1

DESNZ

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05 Sep 2023 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by BEIS involves contracting with LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED for the project titled "Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock - phase 1" in the research and development services category. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation process, with a contract period from July 21, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the total contract value is £73,141.19.

This public procurement opportunity created by BEIS for improving airtightness in the UK housing stock can attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other business entities specializing in research and development services. The project focuses on reviewing existing literature, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements in airtightness, ventilation, and construction practices. Businesses involved in consultancy services related to construction and sustainability practices may find this tender suitable for growth and collaboration with BEIS and LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED.

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Notice Title

Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock - phase 1

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS23085 001 has extended the contract term from 31st January 2024 to 31st May 2024. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement. The Objectives for Phase 1 are: 1) Review what the current literature says about the airtightness, infiltration and ventilation of the existing UK housing stock and identify the gaps in the evidence base. 2) Identify what studies have been done to date and what data are currently available regarding the airtightness of the UK housing stock, broken down by building characteristics such as type/age/construction type/listed status etc. 3) Define what the n/20 rule used in SAP is, how it is currently used, what are its limitations and suggest proposals for a methodology to change/improve it. 4) Understand what is known about construction practices and risks relating to airtightness in the UK housing stock and whether there are typical failure points DocuSign Envelope ID: 2353E1FD-EC92-4E60-AEF0-8E1D7D2370B1 UK OFFICIAL during the construction process which lead to poor airtightness or increase the risk of overheating. 5) Provide recommendations and suggest aims, objectives and methodology for

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,141 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Additional Buyers

BEIS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES

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