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RFQ - Smith Square Hall: preliminary Building Environmental Performance Assessment (UID 156) - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Historic England, involves the award for undertaking a preliminary Building Environmental Performance Assessment (BEPA) at Smith Square Hall. This contract, awarded to Tobit Curteis Associates LLP, falls under the environmental monitoring for construction category and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The focus is on assessing risks to the historic fabric due to proposed energy efficiency interventions. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 17th December 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. While the procurement stage is complete and the award was published on 17th December 2025, the tender period concluded on 9th December 2025.

This tender represents significant prospects for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and historical conservation. Enterprises with expertise in assessing building performance, particularly with regard to energy efficiency and historical preservation, will be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Companies offering services or solutions in mitigating risks related to building insulation and heating variations will find advantageous paths for growth by engaging in projects similar to this one. While SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as suitable for this specific contract, larger firms with specialised knowledge in the sector could find substantial growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Smith Square Hall: preliminary Building Environmental Performance Assessment (UID 156) - AWARD

Notice Description

Project need The proposals currently being discussed for the building do not appear to have considered specific historic fabric conservation risks. Issues such as the effect on changing condensation patterns caused by insulation and variations in heating should certainly be assessed and the design should explain the risk control measures. The requirement Undertake a preliminary Building Environmental Performance Assessment (BEPA) of Smith Square Hall to assess the risks to the historic fabric of proposed energy efficiency interventions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9511f1c9-f15e-487a-a618-b1e3899eaca0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOBIT CURTEIS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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