--- title: "Building for 2050 (Bf2050)1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2019-09-14" --- # Building for 2050 (Bf2050)1 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-270a32f0-b879-469d-81e7-2a49ccdc29a0.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is currently managing a tender entitled "Building for 2050 (Bf2050)", focused on research and development services in the construction sector. This project, initiated on 14th September 2019, aims to analyse the construction of low-cost, low-carbon buildings and their energy performance. The tender period was originally set to close on 14th August 2019, with the project scheduled to commence on 16th August 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2021. Modifications have been made to the project to enhance its value and extend its timeline, while keeping the main objectives intact. The delivery addresses include a range of locations including the UK, Europe, and other overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy related to sustainable construction methods and low-carbon technologies. Companies with expertise in building performance analysis, energy efficiency, and innovative construction solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to vital research in the construction industry but also position themselves favourably for future projects aimed at reducing emissions and improving building efficiency. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: Bf2050 is a study of the construction of low-cost, low-carbon buildings. It aims to understand the attitudes towards and challenges of this type of home, the costs and cost drivers associated with their construction, and their energy performance once occupied. It does this through a combination of physical monitoring and social research at four case study housing developments. Its outputs will include evidence to support low-carbon building construction policy, and an understanding of the 'art of the possible' to inform future emissions reductions plans. Description of the modifications The project's aims and outputs remain the same as the original specification, but it has panned out differently to the way we envisaged. To enable us to meet our original aims and deliver further value, we are making some modifications to the contract through this variation. Although this variation increases the project's value and pushes back its end date, the nature of the project, its aims, and objectives remain unchanged. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: The project's aims and outputs remain the same as the original specification, but it has panned out differently to the way we envisaged. To enable us to meet our original aims and deliver further value, we are making some modifications to the contract through this variation. Although this variation increases the project's value and pushes back its end date, the nature of the project, its aims, and objectives remain unchanged. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc8e656-d68e-4611-885e-5e53cdb36f58 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SW1V 0ET | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2019 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc8e656-d68e-4611-885e-5e53cdb36f58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc8e656-d68e-4611-885e-5e53cdb36f58 14th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=422580458 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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