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Operational Research and Testing of Strategies for the Evacuation of Occupants from High Rise Buildings Involved in Fire

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11 Nov 2020 at 08:38

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16 Oct 2020 at 14:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking to commission research titled "Operational Research and Testing of Strategies for the Evacuation of Occupants from High Rise Buildings Involved in Fire." This procurement is categorised under construction work and is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include the end of the engagement period on 29th October 2020 and the contract start date set for 15th January 2021, which will run until 14th January 2022. The anticipated budget for this contract is between £150,000 and £200,000, and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of supplier participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on architectural, engineering, and inspection services, especially those with expertise in fire safety strategies or emergency management. Suppliers should consider collaborating as a consortium to enhance their proposals, given the Home Office's intention to gather comprehensive scientific evidence and public insights into effective evacuation methods. Companies able to demonstrate innovative approaches and relevant experience in the sector may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Research and Testing of Strategies for the Evacuation of Occupants from High Rise Buildings Involved in Fire

Notice Description

The Home Office is seeking to commission the research of scientific evidence to assist in the production of operational guidance for Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) in relation to strategies to support the evacuation of occupants from high rise buildings involved in fire. The research will seek to establish by examination and practical evaluation the most effective means of evacuating such buildings and analyse public understanding of existing fire safety measures, by conducting a robust survey of residents and building users, to better understand the efficiency of different evacuation strategies for such buildings. As such, we seek to appoint a supplier (or suppliers as part of a consortium bid) to undertake this research and testing. The research will examine and test a range of operational tactics and produce a report to support the recommendations that arise from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and the Hackitt review. The appointed supplier(s) will be supported to access subject matter experts to capture experiential evidence and produce report into revised evacuation strategies. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing: collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk and quoting "Operational Research and Testing of Strategies for the Evacuation of Occupants from High Rise Buildings Involved in Fire -C19866" in the title to request access to the ITT documents. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The eMail will be processed and then the buyer will enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the eSourcing Portal. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3847ad5c-87d0-42b0-9481-910b03fb0eeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2160e2-1ad5-4012-839a-ee93a99aa15d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Further Information

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