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Published 14 Sept 2026, 12:16 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ITT - Investigation into case studies of AVCLs installed in buildings of traditional construction - UID 333M

Official notice

Authority: Historic England (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71)Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£15,000£18,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 12 Oct 2026
Contract term 4 moends 15 Mar 2027 · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Historic England is looking to support research which will inform guidance on the suitability of retrospectively fitting modern technologies into English buildings of traditional construction.

Following the publication of an earlier literature review, this project aims to help fill the gaps in current knowledge by offering insight into traditionally constructed buildings which have been retrofitted with AVCLs (Air and Vapour Control Layers).

The project will review a selection of case studies and report on the findings, including any positive or negative consequences, of the installations.

Full details can be found in the invitation to tender.

CPV: Research consultancy services · Research services · Structural engineering consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 4 moPublished value£15,000
Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 (4 mo)Value: £15,000 exc. VAT · £18,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Price weighting 40% quality weighting 60%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
14 Sept 2026, 12:16 BST
Last source update
14 Sept 2026, 12:16 BST
Authority reference
PREF 00000606
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-086818
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Research consultancy servicesResearch servicesStructural engineering consultancy services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
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Submission deadline
12 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
Clarification deadline
5 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

14 Sept 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published45 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 12:16 BST
  2. Clarification questions by24 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
  3. Submission deadline17 days ago
    12 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
  4. Today
    29 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 3 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Sept 2026, 12:16 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Historic England

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PXLY-5862-RMML The Engine House, Swindon, South West, SN22EHContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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