CR21022 - Research into commercial lease terms for heat and energy efficiency related costs

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 17 March 2021 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The overarching aim of the research is to investigate commercial leases to help us understand how the terms for rented non-domestic buildings in England allocate costs and responsibilities between the landlord and tenant for capital costs relating to replacing a heating system when it reaches the end of its life and operating costs related to energy bills, maintaining a heating system and related improvements. The contractor will investigate how the terms of the lease treat the following heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) features of a building: • Space heating; • Hot water; • Air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and cooling; • Building fabric; • Building instrumentation and control; • Carbon and Energy Management; • Equipment e.g. computer upgrade, motor controls; • Lighting; and • Other features identified as relevant by the contractor. The findings of this research project will represent important additions to our understanding of the terms for rented non-domestic buildings and feed into upcoming policies. Our current understanding, based on initial engagement with stakeholders, has indicated that tenants of non-domestic off-gas grid buildings frequently bear the cost of replacing heating systems, although other research such as that carried out to support Private Rented Sector Policy (PRS) suggests that cost allocation can vary widely depending on the type of landlord and sector. Despite some evidence of landlords bearing the costs of energy efficiency improvements, it is our understanding that where the lease allows the landlord to do so, these costs are often passed onto tenants. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 33TT65M7E5 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.