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title: "Research to identify if changes to guidance in Standard 3.14 Ventilation in 2015 have been effective in improving ventilation and indoor air quality"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642910"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Research to identify if changes to guidance in Standard 3.14 Ventilation in 2015 have been effective in improving ventilation and indoor air quality

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642910

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Research to identify if changes to guidance in Standard 3.14 Ventilation in 2015 have been effective in improving ventilation and indoor air quality." This project is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of ventilation systems installed under revised guidance. The tender is classified under the services category and is currently in the active stage of procurement. Key dates include a submission deadline that ended on 1 March 2021, with the award date occurring shortly thereafter on 23 March 2021. The research is to be conducted in the UK, particularly focusing on Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of architecture, environmental consultancy, and indoor air quality assessment. Companies with expertise in building services, ventilation systems, and research studies will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With a contract value of approximately £34,986, successful bidders must demonstrate an ability to deliver comprehensive analysis and solutions that enhance indoor air quality based on the regulatory changes. This project not only enhances public health but also allows firms to showcase innovative approaches and potentially gain further contracts in related sectors.

## Notice

This project will identify to what extent the ventilation systems installed following the changes to the guidance in Standard 3.14 achieve the minimum recommended ventilation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This research will investigate whether changes made to the guidance in 2015 have resulted in better occupant interaction with the dwellings natural ventilation components and improved levels of indoor air quality within the dwelling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410295 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,986 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410295
- 3 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405667

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=1
  3rd February 2021 - Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=2
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=3
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=4
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 3 - Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=5
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 4 - Quality Question
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=6
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 5 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=7
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 6 - Purchase Order and Invoicing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=8
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 7 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=9
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 8 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405667&idx=10
  3rd February 2021 - Schedule 9 - SGTC2 Services Schedule Part 1 (Data Protection) - 29 January 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405667
  Research to identify if changes to guidance in Standard 3.14 Ventilation in 2015 have been effective in improving ventilation and indoor air quality - This project will identify to what extent the ventilation systems installed following the changes to the guidance in Standard 3.14 achieve the minimum recommended ventilation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410295
  Research to identify if changes to guidance in Standard 3.14 Ventilation in 2015 have been effective in improving ventilation and indoor air quality - This project will identify to what extent the ventilation systems installed following the changes to the guidance in Standard 3.14 achieve the minimum recommended ventilation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642910

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