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title: "RAF148/2223 Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits"
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# RAF148/2223 Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b62c61-edea-43d2-960a-4043f820adf3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the RAF148/2223 Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits was led by BEIS. The project falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. It was a selective procurement method called off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from September 5, 2023, to February 29, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 21, 2023. The study will focus on the impact of degradation of insulation retrofits over time.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in building insulation and data analysis. Companies involved in providing services related to insulation longevity research can benefit from this contract. The buyer, BEIS, and Leeds Beckett University Enterprises Limited are the key organisations driving this tender towards successful completion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement. This is the first phase of a two phase project looking to quantify the impact of degradation of insulation retrofits over time, and characterise the effective lifetime of different insulation measures. This first phase will primarily be concerned with reviewing available literature and data to summarise the current state of knowledge on longevity and degradation of retrofits. This will be used to deliver recommendations on methodology and sampling for a representative survey of the UK's housing stock to gather data on performance over a 40- year period of the most commonly installed insulation measures. This first phase of the project will deliver the following outputs: 1. A literature review 2. The technical analysis report 3. The field study sampling & methodology recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023eb88-dbff-47b9-b56c-9c441487b8c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,999 |
| 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 | 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 | LEEDS BECKETT 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

- 26 Sep 2023 at 12:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023eb88-dbff-47b9-b56c-9c441487b8c3
- 11 Sep 2023 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023eb88-dbff-47b9-b56c-9c441487b8c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023eb88-dbff-47b9-b56c-9c441487b8c3
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9b761e0-2b3a-4068-adeb-352cc5e3401d
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