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title: "Technical Evaluation of External Wall Insulation Practice"
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# Technical Evaluation of External Wall Insulation Practice

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7656998-0b8c-4320-8fb5-ccb5662af4d9

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a public procurement process for the technical evaluation of external wall insulation practices, specifically related to the failings of the Fishwick 247 scheme. The contract, which amounts to £15,000, falls under the research and development services category, scheduled to commence on 12 December 2016 and conclude by 31 March 2017. This procurement was initiated as a direct award through the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework, with the process currently at the award stage as of 9 December 2016.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to construction and building practices to expand their operations. Companies that have expertise in technical evaluations, onsite inspections, and remedial assessments would be particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive process. As the evaluation aims to enhance future installation practices, successful bidders may also contribute to shaping policy and improving standards within the industry.

## Notice

BEIS is seeking to contract and independent review into the failings of EWI installed as part of the Fishwick 247 scheme. The aims of the study are to: 1) Understand causal factors that led to the serious failings of the original installation; 2) Understand processes and designs being employed to ensure successful rectification of the failed installation; 3) Summarise implications from these findings for future changes to the quality framework for the installation of SWI, which can be relayed to the team implementing the Bonfield Review. As part of this study analysis is required of the current state of the affected properties, including features of the design and installation that have led to the serious problems affecting the residents. This analysis may draw upon previous studies that have been undertaken where accessible, but may also require further onsite inspection of affected properties through liaison with the local council and the partners taking forward the remedial work. Analysis is required of the processes and designs that are being proposed by the new project term, to understand whether these are likely to provide a robust for the affected properties and demonstrate best practice for SWI installation going forward. Both the Local Council and the lead partner in the new Project (EON) have offered their support in providing assistance and information to assist this study. For the avoidance of doubt, this ITT does not provide for support for the direct design or installation of measures on the affected properties, but only for an independent assessment of the challenges and proposed approach being taken. The selected supplier may choose to subcontract part of this work to other contractors with the written approval of BEIS where this may assist in the analysis being undertaken. Additional information: This procurement was undertaken via the BEIS Energy Technical Specialist Framework, Lot 20 by direct award, under the terms of the framework rules, due to the technical expertise of the selected supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f84153-cfca-4098-9515-57a9e8c7e916 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD25 9XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | St Stephen |
| Westminster constituency | St Albans |
| 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

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2017 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f84153-cfca-4098-9515-57a9e8c7e916

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f84153-cfca-4098-9515-57a9e8c7e916
  13th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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