Tender

Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

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16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of its estate. The contract titled "Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits" falls under the education industry category and involves assessing and managing the impact of climate events on the university's operations and estate. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure adopted and electronic submissions required by 17th January 2025. The consultancy is expected to address both immediate risks such as extreme weather and flooding, as well as long-term climate-related challenges, directly impacting the university's properties located in St Andrews, Scotland (UKM72 region).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in climate risk assessment, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure auditing. Companies with expertise in managing climate impacts, conducting detailed audits, and developing mitigation strategies will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, businesses adept in integrating climate considerations into development plans and providing actionable insights for capital planning and refurbishment projects will be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this tender could enable firms to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile project and establish a solid foothold in the growing market for climate adaptation and resilience services.

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Notice Title

Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits

Notice Description

The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets. Key early actions and next steps identified within this plan include: Tree surveys and database Drain clearage schedule Review of critical infrastructure Generate a standardised method of reporting weather impacts to monitor climate effect Incorporate specific climate challenges into risk register (hold risk identification workshops) Deeper consideration of changing climate (from identified risks) during new builds and major refurbishments Investing in longer lasting repairs and more frequent inspections Promote teaching and research opportunities on climate adaptation. This Scope of Works seeks a competitive proposal to build upon past works, and systematically undertake a physical audit of the University estate to identify and quantify climate risks. The intent is these audits and assessments shall form the basis for implementation plans, which in turn will inform wider University capital development planning and prioritisation of refurbishment projects. Tenderers are also requested to provide a proposal for a second phases of works to develop an action plan and, process for integration into wider University development plans, as part of a mitigation strategy. These works will fit into a wider 'building scorecard' approach the University is using to inform its capital planning and phasing process. This will include other aspects such as energy performance, functionality space, maintenance/compliance, and accessibility audits to set requirements for and prioritise future building refurbishments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520348
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520348
    Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits - The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets.

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