Tender

The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE), a Crown non-departmental public body under the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has initiated a tender process titled "The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings." This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and covers locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender is currently in the active stage, with all relevant documents obtainable via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. The tender closes on 25 March 2025 at 13:00, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2025, ending on 31 October 2027. The procurement method is open and above the threshold with an accelerated timeline, owing to electronic document availability, and has a budget of £150,700.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy in the field of fire safety in buildings, particularly SMEs. The project aims to review the sufficiency of current building regulations pertaining to fire service access and related facilities, making it ideal for firms with expertise in technical policy development, building safety regulations, and related advisory services. Businesses that excel in providing evidence-based research and technical reports will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and establishing a footprint in public sector contracts. Given the HSE’s stringent regulatory standards, successful bidders will enhance their credibility and open pathways for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a Crown non-departmental public body with specific statutory functions in relation to health and safety. It is appointed by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and employs around 3,500 staff including policy advisers, inspectors, technologists and scientific and medical advisers. HSE's job is to prevent people being killed, injured or made ill by work. The Technical Policy Team is part of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) which sits within the Health and Safety Executive. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical guidance that supports the Building Regulations. Their work also involves the identification of emerging risks and provision of expert advice to the Government. The technical guidance sets the standard for new buildings and work to existing buildings, and the BSR utilises this guidance, in the form of the Approved Documents, to improve the safety, accessibility, liveability, function and sustainability of the built environment. As part of the technical review of Approved Document B (ADB) the relevant stakeholder workshops, a Call for Evidence, and advice from the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) highlighted the need for research into the area of "Access and facilities for the fire service". The research is aimed to review whether the relevant provisions in ADB are fit for purpose and effective in meeting the minimum requirements under Schedule 1, Part B5 of the Building Regulations 2010. The main output from the research will be an objective and evidence-based presentation of the results in the form of technical reports. The work is expected to be organised into three separate objectives. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01bbc66-8456-46e3-a258-91d2476c1b93
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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