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title: "Research for the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) an Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)"
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# Research for the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) an Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8202e331-cea9-4713-a389-b5acaef849b0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, revolves around the contract titled "Research for the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) and Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)." This contract pertains to the industry category of Research and Development services, specifically focusing on compliance assessments of non-domestic buildings with energy efficiency regulations. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 1st September 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2024, with a total contract value of £824,693.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency and building regulations compliance. Companies with competencies in providing consultancy services, research execution, and development tools for energy performance assessments would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contract, contributing innovative solutions and expertise in the development of methodologies and tools required in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of research, maintenance, and development of the methodology and approved tools used for both: o assessing compliance of non-domestic building against energy efficiency o requirements of the Building Regulations the generation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for non-domestic buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc566da-a60d-4145-bdab-99375206e9d0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £824,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £824,693 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc566da-a60d-4145-bdab-99375206e9d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc566da-a60d-4145-bdab-99375206e9d0
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce039678-2a6d-4aa6-8206-234dc51d4a8b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/aab2c536-d3d3-4b84-9ae3-8fd1dac30b29

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