Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) · Awarded contract
Awarded

Research into Performance and Improvement of UK Cavity Wall Dwellings

Awarded 10 Aug 2015

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Awarded10 Aug 2015
Value£388,288.00
SupplierBuilding Research Establishment Ltd,Energy Saving Trust Ltd
AgencyDepartment of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 7mo ago8mo term
Awarded 10 Aug 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016

About

Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) awarded a contract to Building Research Establishment Ltd and Energy Saving Trust Ltd for research into the performance of, and measures to improve the performance of, UK dwellings with cavity walls.

The contract was divided into two lots: LOT 1 involved in situ measurements of post-1985 cavity wall properties to assess energy efficiency, with work conducted over winter and results available by end of March 2016; LOT 2 involved reviewing and appraising existing evidence on methods to improve energy performance of non-standard cavity walls and lofts, including consideration of the National House Building Register and developing a methodology for estimating numbers of non-standard cavity wall properties.

The contract value was £388,288.

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