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title: "Understanding the durability, quality and carbon impact of traditional and modern materials"
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# Understanding the durability, quality and carbon impact of traditional and modern materials

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca8c77b5-533f-4f82-95ae-5353695eda3b

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## Summary

Historic England is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Understanding the durability, quality and carbon impact of traditional and modern materials." This procurement falls under the research services category and is based in Swindon, UK. The tender period ends on 26th May 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 29th May 2020 and last until 13th July 2020. The total value of the contract is £15,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, which allows any interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and environmental sustainability, particularly those focusing on building materials and refurbishment strategies. Suppliers with expertise in assessing material durability and carbon impact, as well as those who can provide evidence-based analysis, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this work not only contributes to sustainable practices but could also enhance the successful tenderer's profile in a growing market focused on retrofitting traditional buildings.

## Notice

Historic England wishes to commission a piece of work that collates and reviews the existing evidence regarding the sustainability and durability of traditional building materials, particularly the materials that are found in traditional homes. This should be set against the performance of existing construction materials, such as those used in retrofit. In terms of sustainability, the research should consider evidence regarding the environmental impact of traditional and modern materials across their entire life, factoring their embodied, direct and indirect carbon emissions. The successful tenderer will produce a review of the literature with accompanying collated data that can be used as evidence when establishing the potential emission reductions that can be achieved through retrofitting traditional buildings when properly considering the whole life of materials. This will also help inform and encourage the development of sustainable refurbishment strategies that could help counter those that rely on fossil fuel generated materials. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c76820-8d0b-4913-90e8-268230b042c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2020 - 13 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c76820-8d0b-4913-90e8-268230b042c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c76820-8d0b-4913-90e8-268230b042c6
  11th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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