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title: "T23/0105 - Research public feedback on solar PV panels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449d0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
published: "2024-03-18"
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# T23/0105 - Research public feedback on solar PV panels

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449d0

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is planning a tender titled "T23/0105 - Research public feedback on solar PV panels" in the services category. The procurement process aims to commission research to gather public feedback on concept designs of solar photovoltaic panels integration for sustainability and well-being aspects. The tender is associated with Northumbria University and is located in the NORTH EAST (ENGLAND) region. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a future notice date of 8th April 2024 for further communication.

This tender opportunity presented by The University of Northumbria at Newcastle provides a platform for businesses experienced in social science research and public engagement. Companies with expertise in research design, methodology, and engaging diverse sample sets would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The focus on sustainability, well-being, and public perception offers growth opportunities for businesses looking to contribute to innovative research projects in the UK region.

## Notice

Northumbria University has been awarded research grant funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate the aesthetic integration of solar photovoltaic panels into the built environment. As part of this project the investigator team has created a range of illustrative concept designs. We are now seeking to commission a piece of research to gain and understand feedback from the public on these concept designs. We are particularly keen to gain feedback that may relate to broader aspects of sustainability or well-being that could, for example, include behaviours, perceptions, perspectives and emotions. In providing this brief, we are seeking to engage with providers that have experience of conducting social science research with the public including: research design and methodology; and accessing and engaging with a large and varied sample set.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumbria University has been awarded research grant funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate the aesthetic integration of solar photovoltaic panels into the built environment. As part of this project the investigator team has created a range of illustrative concept designs. We are now seeking to commission a piece of research to gain and understand feedback from the public on these concept designs. We are particularly keen to gain feedback that may relate to broader aspects of sustainability or well-being that could, for example, include behaviours, perceptions, perspectives and emotions. In providing this brief, we are seeking to engage with providers that have experience of conducting social science research with the public including: research design and methodology; and accessing and engaging with a large and varied sample set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008630-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008630-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7J29J5W6ES
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle:-Research-consultancy-services./7J29J5W6ES
- https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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