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MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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17 Nov 2020 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds" has been awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract has a value of £185,933 and is effective from 1 September 2020 to 31 December 2021, with the procurement stage being complete. This award was published for transparency on 17 November 2020.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), in the research and consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in fire safety regulations and building compliance. Competitors with capabilities in reviewing fire safety provisions and conducting related research would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts that may arise in the future, thereby promoting business growth within this vital area of public safety and urban planning.

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Notice Title

MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. This research contract is awarded to identify and review the trigger thresholds used throughout Approved Document B (ADB). This review should include the use of purpose groups used to trigger different fire safety provisions, and the height threshold used in Regulation 7(4) of the Building Regulations 2010. The aim of this project is to ensure that the thresholds used in the guidance are based on relevant and up to date evidence and provide adequate guidance to designers. This research project is expected to identify the basis and underpinning evidence for trigger thresholds used throughout ADB and in Regulation 7(4) of the Building Regulations 2010. It will also support a review of the current provisions in ADB and alternative approaches. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7df5ec91-ea40-4ab9-b25e-1d0d18953d45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cea0099-42fc-433b-b6f1-8efd995280ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£185,933 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,933 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRE GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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