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Built Environment Adaptation & Resilience (BEAR)

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£3,762,000

DEADLINE

February 16, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

73110000

REFERENCE

001413-2026

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Original Tender Description

DESNZ is seeking to procure a supplier(s) to deliver a research programme to build the policy-relevant evidence base for adaptation action in the built environment to enable a building stock and built environment more resilient to future climate hazards. It will include research on:  Adaptation metrics and indicators for the built environment Quantifying effectiveness of adaptation retrofits for buildings Identify opportunities to embed resilience in our built environment while we decarbonise. Mapping out adaptation pathways for the built environment. Understanding role of nature-based and urban planning solutions. Learning from international best practice to inform UK evidence and policy design. The programme will focus on building the required evidence base, translating existing evidence alongside new analysis and data collection and modelling to support adaptation action in the built environment. A knowledge transfer and integration work package will provide agile policy support, and facilitate co-development of outputs. The programme will require expertise on climate risk and adaptation in the built environment, and should take a multi-disciplinary approach to consider implications for energy, built environment, public health, and economic factors. Methods could include literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, field trial design and analysis, building simulation, spatial analysis, predictive scenario modelling, and knowledge integration and dissemination. DESNZ anticipates a consortium of suppliers will be needed to cover the breadth of skills required, which may include professional expertise in building services engineering, civil engineering architecture, surveying, planning, public health, economics, climate science, behavioural science, data science, and GIS. Outputs will likely include reports, data and models, interactive decision support tools, case studies, teach-ins, and on-call briefings and scientific support. Key outputs will be published on gov.uk. The research and outputs will be co-designed with policy focal points to ensure policy relevance and will have built-in flexibility to respond to emerging policy needs.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders are advised to refer to the full tender documents for standard public procurement exclusion criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The supplier(s) must be capable of delivering a comprehensive research programme.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to build a policy-relevant evidence base for adaptation action in the built environment.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to enable a building stock and built environment more resilient to future climate hazards.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to provide agile policy support through a knowledge transfer and integration work package.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to facilitate co-development of outputs with policy focal points.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to take a multi-disciplinary approach considering implications for energy, built environment, public health, and economic factors.
  • The supplier(s) must be able to co-design research and outputs with policy focal points to ensure policy relevance.
  • The supplier(s) must demonstrate built-in flexibility to respond to emerging policy needs.
  • Bidders are encouraged to form a consortium to cover the breadth of skills required.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess expertise on climate risk and adaptation in the built environment.
  • Capability to conduct research on adaptation metrics and indicators for the built environment.
  • Capability to quantify the effectiveness of adaptation retrofits for buildings.
  • Capability to identify opportunities to embed resilience in the built environment while decarbonising.
  • Capability to map out adaptation pathways for the built environment.
  • Capability to understand the role of nature-based and urban planning solutions.
  • Capability to learn from international best practice to inform UK evidence and policy design.
  • Capability to translate existing evidence alongside new analysis and data collection and modelling.
  • Capability to apply diverse research methods, including literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, field trial design and analysis, building simulation, spatial analysis, predictive scenario modelling, and knowledge integration and dissemination.
  • Professional expertise in building services engineering, civil engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, public health, economics, climate science, behavioural science, data science, and GIS.
  • Capability to produce various outputs, including reports, data and models, interactive decision support tools, case studies, teach-ins, and on-call briefings and scientific support.
  • Capability to ensure key outputs are published on gov.uk.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No explicit financial standing requirements are detailed in the provided tender information.
  • The supplier(s) must be capable of delivering the research programme within the estimated contract value of 3,762,000.0 EUR over 48 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-02-16 15:00:00.
  • Proposals should clearly outline how the bidder(s) will deliver the specified research programme.
  • Proposals should demonstrate the required multi-disciplinary approach and expertise.
  • If bidding as a consortium, the proposal must detail how the consortium will cover the breadth of skills required.

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The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero seeks a multi-disciplinary consortium to deliver a research programme on built environment adaptation and resilience to climate hazards, focusing on evidence building, data analysis, and developing tools and reports.

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Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender is strong in its innovative and sustainable subject matter but suffers from significant deficiencies in clarity, completeness, and fairness, primarily due to the absence of evaluation criteria and electronic submission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The basic structure of the tender appears compliant, defining the procedure type and assigning a relevant CPV code. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed financial standing requirements, and a 'Liable Person' are notable gaps. The missing reveal date prevents a full assessment of the 7-day minimum for legal compliance, though the 29-day submission period from today's date is generally reasonable.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit financial standing requirements
Clarity50/100

The project description and AI-extracted requirements for eligibility and technical capabilities are detailed, comprehensive, and clear. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a critical flaw, making it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged, severely impacting overall clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness55/100

While essential information like title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location are provided, critical elements are missing. These include evaluation criteria, explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed financial requirements, and the 'Liable Person'. The limited summary of tender documents also suggests potential incompleteness of the provided information.

Missing evaluation criteria
No explicit financial standing requirements
Fairness40/100

The tender's fairness is significantly undermined by the complete lack of evaluation criteria, which prevents objective and transparent assessment of bids. Furthermore, the absence of electronic submission (e-submission) creates a barrier to equal access and efficient participation for potential suppliers. The requirements, while specialized, encourage consortia, which helps mitigate concerns about tailoring to a single company.

No evaluation criteria specified
No electronic submission supported
Practicality40/100

The lack of electronic submission is a major practical drawback, increasing administrative burden for bidders. The absence of a direct document URL also makes accessing full tender documents less straightforward. While the contract start date and duration are clear, these practical hurdles reduce the overall score.

No electronic submission supported
No direct document URL provided
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include the 'Liable Person' not being specified and the main description being repeated in the 'Additional Info' section.

'Liable Person' not specified
Description repeated in 'Additional Info'
Sustainability90/100

The tender's core subject matter—Built Environment Adaptation & Resilience to climate hazards, decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, and public health implications—is inherently focused on environmental sustainability and social aspects. The explicit mention of 'Innovation Focus' further strengthens this category, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking solutions.

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description
Strong focus on innovation and sustainability (subject matter)
Estimated value and duration clearly disclosed
Encourages multi-disciplinary consortia for comprehensive expertise
CPV code appropriately assigned

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
No electronic submission supported
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements
No 'Liable Person' specified
Limited access/summary of full tender documents

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish clear, objective, and transparent evaluation criteria.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance fairness and practicality.
3. Provide comprehensive details on mandatory exclusion grounds, financial standing requirements, and the 'Liable Person'.

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