--- title: "Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of its estate. The contract titled "Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits" falls under the education industry category and involves assessing and managing the impact of climate events on the university's operations and estate. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure adopted and electronic submissions required by 17th January 2025. The consultancy is expected to address both immediate risks such as extreme weather and flooding, as well as long-term climate-related challenges, directly impacting the university's properties located in St Andrews, Scotland (UKM72 region). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in climate risk assessment, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure auditing. Companies with expertise in managing climate impacts, conducting detailed audits, and developing mitigation strategies will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, businesses adept in integrating climate considerations into development plans and providing actionable insights for capital planning and refurbishment projects will be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this tender could enable firms to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile project and establish a solid foothold in the growing market for climate adaptation and resilience services. ## Notice The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets. Key early actions and next steps identified within this plan include: Tree surveys and database Drain clearage schedule Review of critical infrastructure Generate a standardised method of reporting weather impacts to monitor climate effect Incorporate specific climate challenges into risk register (hold risk identification workshops) Deeper consideration of changing climate (from identified risks) during new builds and major refurbishments Investing in longer lasting repairs and more frequent inspections Promote teaching and research opportunities on climate adaptation. This Scope of Works seeks a competitive proposal to build upon past works, and systematically undertake a physical audit of the University estate to identify and quantify climate risks. The intent is these audits and assessments shall form the basis for implementation plans, which in turn will inform wider University capital development planning and prioritisation of refurbishment projects. Tenderers are also requested to provide a proposal for a second phases of works to develop an action plan and, process for integration into wider University development plans, as part of a mitigation strategy. These works will fit into a wider 'building scorecard' approach the University is using to inform its capital planning and phasing process. This will include other aspects such as energy performance, functionality space, maintenance/compliance, and accessibility audits to set requirements for and prioritise future building refurbishments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520348 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520348 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520348 Estates: Climate Adaptation Audits - The University is seeking consultancy support to undertake a climate risk assessment and audit of the University estate. The aim is to assess, understand, mitigate and manage the impact of climate events on the University of St Andrews estate and operations. This audit will consider a response to both immediate risks, such as extreme weather and flooding, and sustained risks resulting from longer-term changes in climate and their respective impact (tipping points) on the University estate and assets. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785284 - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785284. 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