Tender

PS23085 Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

12 May 2023 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender process for the procurement titled "PS23085 Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock" under the classification of Construction structures and materials. The final date for bid submissions is Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 11:00. This research tender aims to gather evidence to support policy work by addressing knowledge gaps related to airtightness in the UK housing stock.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for businesses offering architectural, construction, engineering, or research services. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage and follows an open procedure type of procurement below threshold. The contract period is expected to start on 31st July 2023 and end on 31st January 2024. Businesses with expertise in energy efficiency, building construction, or airtightness measures would be well-suited to participate and potentially secure this contract for business growth.

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Notice Title

PS23085 Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement This research will support policy work by addressing three clear knowledge gaps: - Gather quantitative as-built evidence of the airtightness of the UK housing stock to understand the baseline and to improve targeting of retrofit and overheating policies. - Gather evidence to support an update to the "n/20" rule of thumb that is used in the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) to link airtightness to infiltration, the model that assesses compliance with buildings regulations. - Gather qualitative in-use evidence of construction and operational practices relating to airtightness such that better energy efficiency of buildings can be targeted through airtightness measures, both in new construction, retrofit of the existing stock and subsequent operation of any dwelling. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS23085.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcdff8f-5f2a-4384-9cb2-b723cad9cee8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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

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