About the opportunity
We are looking for a supplier to research and undertake a national scoping report of sustainable and climate adaptive architecture in Bangladesh, with particular focus on architecture as an artform and its networks with the UK. Organisations and individuals globally are invited to apply and we encourage international collaborations.To be eligible, your team must consist of at least three members, with at least one member based in Bangladesh and at least one member based in the UK.
This research initiative will furnish critical data and insights that, when applied, will contribute to climate-sustainable, ethical, and inclusive growth in sustainable and climate adaptive architecture in Bangladesh and in cultural relations between Bangladesh and the UK.
Key deliverables
- A national baseline map.
- A set of case studies.
- A report of opportunities, challenges and programme recommendations expressed by architects and planners practicing in Bangladesh.
The duration of this research initiative will be from March 2025 to September 2025.
Application dates
| Activity | Date / time |
| RFP Issued to bidding suppliers | 30 January 2025 |
| Deadline for clarification questions (Clarification Deadline) | 11 February 2025 |
| British Council to respond to clarification questions | 13 February 2025 |
| Deadline for submission of proposals by potential suppliers (Response Deadline) | 16 February 2025 |
| Final decision |
Week commencing 16 February 2025 |
| Contract concluded with winning supplier |
Week commencing 23 February 2025 |
| Contract start date |
Week commencing 2 March 2025 |
How to apply
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