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title: "Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock - phase 1"
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# Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock - phase 1

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208f59b7-c0c4-473c-96c3-a59d63544cb4

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

***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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,141 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Additional buyers | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d
- 7 Sep 2023 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d
- 5 Sep 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ce9eb6-58eb-47f0-8bc2-ccb48755e30d
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff3e562c-96e8-4feb-a3ae-902ccfc3e8eb
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/491e3c9e-45fc-4807-a29f-20a0f24c38c6
  n/a

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