PS23085 Gathering evidence to improve airtightness in the UK housing stock

Descriptions

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement This research will support policy work by addressing three clear knowledge gaps: - Gather quantitative as-built evidence of the airtightness of the UK housing stock to understand the baseline and to improve targeting of retrofit and overheating policies. - Gather evidence to support an update to the "n/20" rule of thumb that is used in the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) to link airtightness to infiltration, the model that assesses compliance with buildings regulations. - Gather qualitative in-use evidence of construction and operational practices relating to airtightness such that better energy efficiency of buildings can be targeted through airtightness measures, both in new construction, retrofit of the existing stock and subsequent operation of any dwelling. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS23085.