Technical Support Services for Non-Domestic Retrofit covering 6 lots

Description

This RFT invited proposals from suitably qualified services providers to establish six multi-party framework agreements to assist in delivering technical support, research, analysis, development of technical guides, templates and tools, advice and recommendations across SEAI’s Business and Public Sector Programmes, but are expected to be heavily focussed on the Project Support Unit (Public Sector Retrofit) and Commercial Retrofit Programmes. Each framework agreement will cover a separate lot as listed below: Lot 1: Insight in Energy Retrofit and Policy Lot 2: Building Physics and Energy Modelling Lot 3: Building Services and Renewable Technologies Lot 4: Architectural Services Lot 5: Programme Management and Quantity Surveying Lot 6: Building Retrofit Advice For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 1: Insight in Energy Retrofit and Policy Input Lot 1 – Insight in Energy Retrofit and Policy SEAI will draw upon policy and research experts to undertake the following tasks: • Policy research into the retrofit and decarbonisation of non-domestic building stock. • Provision of advice on existing and future EU and national policy related to retrofit and decarbonisation of non-domestic building stock. • Development of tools for assessment of policy and regulatory requirements. • Advising on project supports for the retrofit of buildings. • Providing analysis and technical skills to support the evaluation of projects. • Practical application of policy recommendations, tools and methodologies to retrofit projects. Individual Competencies • Qualification in relevant field, i.e. economics, policy, engineering or equivalent. • Familiarity with government policy, regulation and legislation including the EPBD, EED, RED and Climate Action Plan. • Experience in innovative policy assessment techniques. • Experience in gathering and analysing data and assessing the impact of energy retrofits. • Experience in the economic and financial analysis of non-domestic retrofit. • Experience in energy modelling and assessment methodologies. • Experience in the socio-economic assessment methodologies and techniques. • Experience in the practical application of these tools, insights and methodologies on projects. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information about this multi-party framework, please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 2: Building Physics and Energy Modelling Lot 2 – Building Physics and Energy Modelling SEAI will draw upon building physics and energy modelling experts to undertake the following tasks: • Risk assessment of building fabric using heat transfer and hygrothermal analysis. • Dynamic Thermal Modelling of indoor environmental quality (overheating/thermal comfort, air quality). • Operational energy performance modelling of building fabric and services based on dynamic internal and external environmental conditions. • Use of computational fluid dynamic analysis to assess building and environmental conditions. • Provision of technical support to SEAI non-domestic retrofit programmes. • Development of guidance documents and tools for construction sector. • Development and delivery of training modules to the construction sector. Individual Competencies • Experience in Non-Domestic BER and DEC assessment and analysis. • Qualification in a relevant field, e.g., architecture, engineering, or equivalent. • Experience in Energy Efficient Design (EED). • Analytical capabilities of building fabric, including curtain walling systems, using heat transfer and hygrothermal analysis. • Experience in Dynamic Thermal Modelling of indoor environmental quality (overheating/thermal comfort, air quality). • Experience in Dynamic Thermal Modelling of operational energy performance of building fabric and systems. • Experience in providing technical analysis of the performance of energy efficiency measures. • Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis of building environments. • Experience in developing and delivering CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training course modules, in conjunction with relevant professional bodies, on energy efficiency and renewable energy analysis tools. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information about this multi-party framework, please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 3: Building Services and Renewable Technologies Lot 3 – Building Services and Renewable Technologies SEAI will draw upon building services and renewable technology experts to undertake the following tasks: • Provision of technical support to SEAI non-domestic retrofit programmes in relation to building services and renewable technologies. • Development of guidance documents and tools for the construction sector. • Development and delivery of training modules to the construction sector. Individual Competencies • Qualification in a relevant engineering field or equivalent. • Experience in the design and specification of energy efficient and low carbon building services for non-domestic buildings including heating systems, cooling systems, hot water systems, ventilation systems, lighting and electrical systems. • Experience in the design and specification of renewable technologies in non-domestic buildings including heat pumps, solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, biogas fuelled systems. • Familiarity with the Building Regulations and Health and Safety requirements for non -domestic buildings. • Experience in the Life Cycle Assessment of buildings looking at GHG emissions, embodied carbon and Material Life Cycle and Life Cycle Costs. • Experience in quality management processes, guidelines, and standards such as ISO 9001 for the construction industry. • Experience in environmental management systems, e.g. ISO 14001, and/or energy management systems, e.g. ISO 50001 or equivalent processes and procedures. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information about this multi-party framework, please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 4: Architectural Services Lot 4 – Architectural Services SEAI will draw upon architectural experts to undertake the following tasks: • Provision of technical support to SEAI non-domestic retrofit programmes in relation to architectural services. • Development of guidance documents and tools for the construction sector. • Development and delivery of training modules to the construction sector. Individual Competencies • Qualification in a relevant architectural field, or equivalent. • Experience in the design and specification of energy efficient and high-performance retrofitted building envelope systems including retrofit of external walls, roofs, floors, glazing and curtain walling systems. • Experience in the design and specification of air tightness and thermal bridging solutions. • Familiarity with the Building Regulations and Health and Safety requirements for non-domestic buildings. • Familiarity with Fire Safety strategies in compliance with regulations. • Advising on contracting structures and forms of contract. • Experience in the Life Cycle Assessment of buildings looking at GHG emissions, embodied carbon and Material Life Cycle and Life Cycle Costs. • Experience in quality management processes, guidelines, and standards such as ISO 9001 for the construction industry. • Experience in environmental management systems, e.g. ISO 14001, and/or energy management systems, e.g. ISO 50001 or equivalent processes and procedures. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information about this multi-party framework, please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 5: Programme Management and Quantity Surveying Lot 5 - Programme Management and Quantity Surveying SEAI will draw upon programme management and quantity surveying experts to undertake the following tasks: • Provision of programme management and quantity surveying support to SEAI non-domestic retrofit programmes. • Development of guidance documents and tools for the construction sector. • Develop and deliver training modules to the construction sector. Individual Competencies • Qualification in the relevant field, e.g., quantity surveying or architecture, engineering or equivalent. • Project management experience and/or qualifications in project management • Experience managing and delivering energy-related projects. • Advising on specific project coordination roles, including EED and Health and Safety roles. • Providing advice around best practice project management during the entire project lifecycle. • Management and coordination of design teams, contractors, engineers, and architects. • Pricing of projects. • Cost and quality control of contractors. • Providing energy project procurement and contracting advice. • Advising on contracting structures and forms of contract. • Advising on incorporating pay-for-performance into contracts. • Identifying project risks at early stages and advising on mitigation measures. • Project tracking/monitoring during development process and reporting against key milestones. • Developing robust business cases for capital/energy projects and providing financial appraisal of same. • Experience in the Life Cycle Assessment of buildings looking at GHG emissions, embodied carbon and Material Life Cycle and Life Cycle Costs. • Experience in quality management processes, guidelines, and standards such as ISO 9001 for the construction industry or equivalent. • Experience in environmental management systems, e.g. ISO 14001, and/or energy management systems, e.g. ISO 50001 or equivalent processes and procedures. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information about this multi-party framework, please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. Lot 6: Building Retrofit Advice Lot 6 – Building Retrofit Advice SEAI will draw upon this lot to provide support to public bodies to develop decarbonisation pathways for public sector buildings to meet 2030 goals. SEAI may draw upon the services of this lot for commercial entities as required. The role of the Building Retrofit Advisor will typically include the following tasks: • Assessing an existing building in terms of BER and operational performance. • Publishing any BERs completed in the course of works (unless explicitly directed otherwise). • Identifying and defining a pathway to 2030 targets for the building(s). • Identifying barriers that could hinder progress to achieving 2030 targets. • Reporting to the public body and SEAI. Individual Competencies • Registered Non-Domestic BER assessor. • Experience in Non-Domestic BER and DEC assessment and analysis. • Qualification in a relevant field, e.g., architecture, engineering, or equivalent. • In-depth knowledge and experience in the construction industry. • Experience in the retrofit of buildings. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie. For further information on this multi-party framework please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.