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Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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11 Aug 2020 at 15:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has awarded a contract titled "Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing." This contract, valued at £449,000, is classified under miscellaneous building structures and involves assessing current fire safety provisions related to balconies and external wall materials in the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 3rd August 2020 to 2nd February 2023. The procurement method used was selective, following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with the submission period having ended on 1st July 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, consultancy, and research services, particularly those with expertise in fire safety regulations and building materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work and the focus on innovative approaches to enhance building safety. Companies positioned to provide in-depth research and practical recommendations for regulatory compliance will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. This contract is to assess the current provisions related to balconies, spandrels and selected external wall materials in Approved Document B (ADB) and provide knowledge and evidence for future policy options. This aim of the project is to ensure ADB provides adequate guidance to meet the minimum requirements under Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations 2010. The initial contract duration is up until the 2nd August 2022 with the option to extend up to the 2nd February 2023. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2341e956-96ef-487d-88e4-693144b3e24b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0c8e43-267d-421c-99e5-20c05e5b9570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 2 Feb 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFR CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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