Planning

Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has initiated a procurement process focused on "Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture." This project falls under the industry category of Research Services and is primarily located in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline is set for 29th January 2021, with a virtual market engagement event scheduled for the same day at 10:00 AM. The contract is anticipated to run from March 2021 to June 2021, with a budget of up to £80,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety, systematic literature reviews, and chemical exposure analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract may favour innovative approaches to addressing the complexities of fire risk in upholstered furniture. The engagement event aims to provide potential bidders with insights into the project requirements, allowing them to network and prepare for the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be issued in early February.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture

Notice Description

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expect to fund a systematic literature review to scope the fire risks of upholstered products. This work will require expertise in fire safety, chemical exposure and experience in undertaking systematic literature reviews. The expected output of the project is to produce a systematic review of products identifying holistic hazards and risks associated with fire safety of furniture (risk of catching fire, fuel load and risk of fire spread, chemical exposure from flame retardants, vulnerability of users). We are hosting a virtual market engagement event to give an overview of the requirement, answer any outstanding questions and provide an environment for potential bidders to network. The contract will be managed by a contractor appointed by BEIS and delivery of products and services for each milestone will be managed and overseen by BEIS. This contract is expected to run from March 2021 to June 2021 and the budget is expected to be up to ~PS80,000. Additional information: If you wish to take part in the market engagement exercise or obtain further information on the project, please contact Thomas Kirkbride at address stipulated in the "Contact Details" section. We are planning to host the market engagement event on the 29th January 2021 at 10:00-11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, prior to issuing the ITT at the start of February where it will be live until end February. How to apply Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section. Contact details for further information and to register for this event: Thomas Kirkbride: furniturefire.safety@beis.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f60fa4-8338-4164-bbe9-72ca541c353d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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