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title: "Research to consider the costs and benefits to designers and builders of measures to increase the resilience of new developments to high temperatures and localised flooding"
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# Research to consider the costs and benefits to designers and builders of measures to increase the resilience of new developments to high temperatures and localised flooding

Buyer: THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e247be1-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Committee on Climate Change is conducting a procurement process titled "Research to consider the costs and benefits to designers and builders of measures to increase the resilience of new developments to high temperatures and localised flooding." This research falls under the "Research and Development Consultancy Services" category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 9th November 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 28th November 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2017.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services related to climate resilience and sustainable building practices. Businesses offering expertise in evaluating design adaptations and their cost implications are encouraged to consider this contract, as it aims to gather crucial evidence that influences decision-making in the construction sector. Additionally, companies that can provide innovative solutions for climate adaptation in building designs may find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and foster relationships with key industry stakeholders.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to collect evidence on the factors that influence decisions by designers and builders on whether to include adaptation measures into new buildings, including if relevant the real and perceived costs and benefits of incorporating those measures. In the context of this study, 'costs' and 'benefits' should be interpreted broadly, and more widely than monetary measures. This project should focus on understanding what factors drive decision making and is not meant to be a full cost-benefit analysis. The 'costs' to designers and builders can include, for example: - Direct costs of materials and labour - Indirect costs such as adaptation measures conflicting with other design aspects of the building (e.g. the desire to decrease solar gain conflicting with the aesthetic desire for large south-facing windows) - Consumer perceptions or requirements for design features where these go against the incorporation of adaptation measures. - Post-build costs associated with having to make alterations to buildings under warranty where performance issues arise, or costs associated with the risk of possible litigation. The 'benefits' to designers and builders can include, for example: - Achieving higher property values - Complying with building regulations or other standards - Achieving a level of design quality to meet a certain level of certification, for example EPC or BREEAM - Reputational gains - Consumer perceptions of design features where these value the incorporation of adaptation measures. The specific aims of this project are to: 1. Through a series of targeted interviews and/or a survey, understand the costs and benefits that house designers and builders associate with including adaptation measures to protect against overheating, internal flooding, and surface water drainage issues in new homes and public/commercial buildings. 2. Assess the types of adaptation measures considered by house designers and builders, and whether assessment and perception of related costs and benefits varies by type of adaptation measure. A list of possible adaptation measures is attached an annex A. 3. Assess whether there are other, real or perceived, non-financial barriers to adaptation measures being adopted. 4. Assess the extent to which designers and builders would view the ASC's recommendations from its 2015 report as an additional burden or incentive, and why. Additional information: Bids should be sent in time in time for receipt by 5 pm on 9TH November 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2a0554-9ccc-4481-8f50-6a51704541a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 8NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2a0554-9ccc-4481-8f50-6a51704541a3
- 16 Dec 2016 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2a0554-9ccc-4481-8f50-6a51704541a3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494ce2cb-597c-4ab4-9aaa-a6673c194b91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2a0554-9ccc-4481-8f50-6a51704541a3
  16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494ce2cb-597c-4ab4-9aaa-a6673c194b91
  26th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92bdffe9-8196-4ef7-a219-d8de898c5970
  T&C's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09a1f45d-1b1e-41f0-9dfc-84f73591d533
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7186bba-c7af-4463-9aae-6136e0347b00
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f2ed02a-c20f-4a9f-8115-f7f32c929e03
  T&C's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6104257d-37c4-4dad-9d54-79317edfc474
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfe1c4b1-15ab-4fb7-8101-38f435ee3e30
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d18bde9-3472-4400-bee8-04b6be913667
  T&C's
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b900a7-98f4-454d-b5ef-513e7dbdd1af
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd30fcd4-0404-47c4-b1b8-9e236645e509
  ITT

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