TENDER FOR INVESTIGATING THERMAL PROPERTIES OF TRADITIONAL SOLID WALL CONSTRUCTION – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Historic England – Thermal Properties Research
Description
This project forms part of Historic England’s Technical Guidance Review, which has the overarching aim to ensure our guidance is up to date, reflective of current understanding and best practice for historic building climate change mitigation and adaptation. To this end, Historic England has commissioned a literature review and gap analysis on hygrothermal and dynamic thermal properties of English traditional solid wall construction.
Key requirements:
• Literature review and gap analysis
• Hygrothermal properties research
• Traditional solid wall construction
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £9,950 excluding VAT
- £11,940 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to December 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 – Research consultancy services
- 71315000 – Building services
Contract locations
- Location not specified
Region: United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 September 2026, 9:30am
Tender submission deadline
21 September 2026, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Research quality and methodology | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Historic England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Historic England,
London,
SW1E 5PL
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@historicengland.org.uk
Region: United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
