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title: "The Engine House Condition and Decarbonisation Surveys - AWARD"
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# The Engine House Condition and Decarbonisation Surveys - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87270136-2cf3-4486-a6bc-2eef99f789c5

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a contract for "The Engine House Condition and Decarbonisation Surveys" to Max Fordham LLP. This project falls under the industry category of buildings of historical or architectural interest, specifically located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract start date on 14 January 2025 and an end date on 30 May 2025. The project adheres to the Salix Phase 4 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme requirements, and the budget allocated is £138,000 including VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection and energy-efficiency consultancy services. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise a historical building, creating a substantial demand for specialised skills in building services condition surveys, energy studies, and feasibility planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete, as they can provide innovative solutions and have the agility to meet the specific needs of such specialised projects.

## Notice

There is a fixed budget of a maximum of ?138,000 INCLUDING VAT for production of a package of surveys and reports to decarbonise and improve the energy efficiency of The Engine House, Swindon. This package should be consistent with Salix Phase 4 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme requirements including: o Full building services condition survey following NHS methodology o Energy Efficiency Study o Options Appraisal for fabric and building services o Costed Feasibility Study for fabric and building services including consideration of climate resilience in current state and for proposed measures o RIBA Stage 2 report o Programme of works To aid the consultant the following documents are supplied as appendices to this Invitation to Tender: A. The Engine House 2019 Window Survey including General Arrangement plans and elevations of the building B. The Engine House Area Measurement Reports C. The Engine House Asset register The following documents and files are available if required and will be provided upon appointment: o Aerial drone survey footage (please note that direct access to the roof is not available) o Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the Building Services o Building Physics Overheating model developed in IES VE and report o Energy Demand Information/Historic Energy Consumption for 2 years o Two years of occupancy data o BMS data o Government Property Agency Net Zero Programme due diligence report o Low Carbon Heating options and thermal modelling report o 2011 Condition Survey o Space numbering o Asset numbering o Room numbering o As-built drone photos from 2020 major slate roof repair project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c3874-5e73-42ad-b4e0-5254993f30e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,763 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAX FORDHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c3874-5e73-42ad-b4e0-5254993f30e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554c3874-5e73-42ad-b4e0-5254993f30e8
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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