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National Calculation Methodology Contract(s)
Descriptions
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is housed within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and is responsible for ensuring that buildings across Great Britain are compliant with statutory requirements. In accordance with the Building Regulations 2010, the Secretary of State has approved the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) to calculate the energy performance and asset rating of buildings other than dwellings. The Technical Policy Team (TPT), operating within the BSR, is responsible for maintaining, updating and developing technical guidance associated with Building Regulations including the management of NCM. HSE is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a planned procurement relating to the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) The scope of any future procurement may include (but is not limited to): • NCM Modelling Guide (England) • NCM Databases • SBEM code • SBEM Technical Manual • iSBEM • iSBEM user guide NCM is associated with, but does not currently include, the following functions: Calculation of Operational Ratings - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78b842ed915d07d35b1e49/998942.pdf EPC Register - https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate NCM Scotland - https://www.uk-ncm.org.uk/download.jsp?id=38 NCM Wales - https://www.uk-ncm.org.uk/download.jsp?id=39 NCM Northern Ireland - https://www.uk-ncm.org.uk/download.jsp?id=14 NCM States of Jersey - https://www.uk-ncm.org.uk/download.jsp?id=18 Non-Domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (Ireland) - https://www.seai.ie/ber/support-for-ber-assessors/neap#comp0000621c848a0000001d15584f Third-party software validation - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8b1daec6267c615ed8f64/2025-10-15_NCM_approved_software_programs_for_buildings_other_than_dwellings.pdf The future procurement is intended to be split into the following lots: Lot 1 Development of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) • Maintain and update the NCM to reflect evolving building regulations and energy standards. • Advise the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on technical adjustments needed to remain compliant with Part L of the Building Regulations. Estimated initial duration 36 months - this is likely to be a recurring requirement. Estimated value for contract duration £239,400 (excluding VAT and admin overhead) - this value is indicative only. Lot 2 Maintenance of the NCM Compliance System • Ensure the SBEM calculation engine, iSBEM interface and all associated documentation remains valid, secure, and accessible. • Ensure integration with external systems such as the EPC register and 3rd party software tools is maintained • Provide user support and technical guidance Estimated initial duration 36 months - this is likely to be a recurring requirement. Estimated value for contract duration £270,000 (excluding VAT and admin overhead) - this value is indicative only. Lot 3 Digital interface for SBEM • Replace legacy iSBEM with a user-friendly cloud-based interface • Support both online and offline use • Improve accessibility for building designers and users Estimated Initial Duration: 24 months Estimated value £380,000 for contract duration (excluding VAT and admin overhead) - this value is indicative only
Engagement
Engagement Events HSE intends to explore supplier capability, market structure, commercial options, delivery models and innovation opportunities via this preliminary market engagement (PME). We would encourage potential suppliers to take part in online discussions that we will be running through March 2026. We invite interested suppliers to contact ncm@hse.gov.uk to book a place on these engagement events or to request further information. Responses to this PME may be used to refine any future procurement but participation in these engagement events will not confer any competitive advantage. We will publish all information provided as part of this engagement after the closing date below. This preliminary market engagement will close on Friday 27th March 2026
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73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
72500000 - Computer-related services
48100000 - Industry specific software package
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Keywords
facility design
project roadmap
technical design
R&D planning
IT asset support
funding advisory
surveying
policy advisory
proposal development
workstation management
development oversight
structural engineering
endpoint management
civil engineering
construction consultancy
planning consultancy
market relevance study
innovation strategy
architectural services
inspection services
building engineering
commercialization consulting
technology trend analysis
system lifecycle administration
specialised enterprise software
computer utility coordination
general computing assistance
on-premise system support
vertical market application
tailored industry IT solution
industry-specific software
digital service provisioning
integrated tech solutions
technology operations assistance
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