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title: "Research Into Resistance To Moisture In Buildings"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-597b8a3e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# Research Into Resistance To Moisture In Buildings

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-597b8a3e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a tender conducted by the Crown Commercial Service for a research project titled "Research Into Resistance To Moisture In Buildings". This project, which falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code: 73110000), aims to investigate solutions to moisture issues in buildings, particularly those with retrofitted insulation. The contract, valued at £205,612.50, commenced on 31 March 2015 and concluded on 30 September 2016. The tender period ended on 12 March 2015, marking the completion of this procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services or those specializing in building materials and insulation solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as their involvement can drive innovation and contribute to addressing pressing building industry challenges. Businesses with expertise in moisture resistance technologies or related research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in this domain.

## Notice

This research project for the Department for Communities and Local Government is to investigate measures to provide resistance to moisture in buildings caused by precipitation and condensation, particularly where insulation is retrofitted to existing buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39711d9a-7eb8-4675-90d2-ea742e74deac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,612 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,612 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRP ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39711d9a-7eb8-4675-90d2-ea742e74deac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39711d9a-7eb8-4675-90d2-ea742e74deac
  30th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eff4af22-c39e-489d-a3c6-e6260a4430d5
  Contract Amendment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ceb1138-ca5d-49d4-8e2e-c56dded59277
  Contract

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