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title: "FM20127 - Cooling in the UK"
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# FM20127 - Cooling in the UK

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f31ed1-05b4-48a8-bc74-dc43362f80e6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM20127 - Cooling in the UK" has been awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, primarily focusing on research and development services relevant to assessing the impact of climate change on space cooling needs in the UK. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from the CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract was awarded as of 23rd September 2020, and it spans from this date until 22nd May 2021, with a total contract value of £99,703.75. The associated delivery address is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on environmental impacts and climate change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market research and energy consultancy would be well-positioned to engage with such projects. Companies like Aecom Limited, which successfully secured this contract, showcase the competitive landscape and the potential for ongoing demand in related fields as the UK continues to address its cooling requirements amidst climate challenges.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Cooling in the UK will study the potential impact of climate change on the need for space cooling in buildings in the UK, as well as their associated effect. The knowledge gained from this research will be used to improve the Department's evidence base of the demand for cooling in the UK and associated energy consumption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f09530-b4f7-4b88-829f-0819943d0276 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 22 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,703 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f09530-b4f7-4b88-829f-0819943d0276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63f09530-b4f7-4b88-829f-0819943d0276
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f494f5df-b066-4632-a089-620573744788
  DPF31 Terms and Conditions for Services

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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