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title: "Measuring embodied carbon of different retrofit packages in historic buildings (NP 227) [PCR 2015] - AWARD"
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# Measuring embodied carbon of different retrofit packages in historic buildings (NP 227) [PCR 2015] - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa90c1a1-70af-4571-b737-1ecfd4b394e7

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## Summary

Historic England has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Measuring embodied carbon of different retrofit packages in historic buildings (NP 227) [PCR 2015] - AWARD." This project falls under the research services category. The procurement method used for this open procedure was transparent and competitive, with the tender period ending on 22 January 2025. The project will be conducted across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. It is set to start on 3 March 2025 and will conclude on 2 June 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £9,966 (inclusive of VAT), has been granted to Okana Global Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, particularly those with expertise in environmental impact assessment and carbon footprint analysis. Companies capable of utilising secondary data sources and producing comprehensive reports aligned with government accessibility requirements will find this project beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, providing them with a chance to demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure further contracts in the growing field of sustainable development and historic building retrofitting. This contract showcases Historic England's commitment to addressing environmental concerns in historic property maintenance, presenting a fantastic business growth opportunity in this niche sector.

## Notice

Budget = ?12,000 INC VAT or ?10,000 EX VAT Historic England is seeking to commission research aimed at further developing the UWE model (Organ et al., 2020) by incorporating estimates of the embodied carbon associated with two retrofit packages for the five archetypal historic domestic properties. This will involve utilising secondary data sources such as CINARK, The ICE database, other EPD data sources and any other existing datasets, to establish assumptions and build a model. The objectives of the study o Calculate the embodied carbon of the five retrofit packages identified in previous research (Organ et al., 2020) using the appropriate embodied carbon calculators and databases o Provide a transparent explanation of the research and its analysis. o Produce a report detailing, the research methodology and the findings and a file with the underlying calculations, and modelled data, in a format that meets meet government accessibility requirement, as explained in 1.2.19 o A presentation highlighting the main finding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61faa4a6-dff1-4a06-a8d9-e79d0fce81bf |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,966 |
| 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 | OKANA GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61faa4a6-dff1-4a06-a8d9-e79d0fce81bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61faa4a6-dff1-4a06-a8d9-e79d0fce81bf
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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