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Contract for the supply of Chemical Security and Resilience Project

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking to enhance security within the chemical sector through a project titled "Contract for the supply of Chemical Security and Resilience Project." This procurement, classified under Research and Development services, is structured as a direct procurement method and was completed on 5th June 2020, with an award value of £85,000. The contract period commenced on 8th June 2020 and extends until 31st March 2021. The services are to be delivered in London, targeting improvements in risk assessments and collaborative strategies across the chemicals industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in chemical security and infrastructure resilience. Enterprises that specialise in risk management, vulnerability assessments, and emergency planning within the chemical sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of the Chemical Industries Association indicates a potential network for businesses focused on supporting national infrastructure and the development of mitigation strategies for critical sites in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Chemical Security and Resilience Project

Notice Description

BEIS are delivering a programme to improve the security of the chemicals critical national infrastructure sector to enable BEIS to meet its obligation as Lead Government Department. This includes identifying risk areas and mitigation strategies, working with technical authorities, and building collaborative relationships with industry to support delivery. This project will focus on supporting the BEIS Chemicals Team to carry out risk and vulnerability assessments for the sector and support the development of mitigation strategies, ensuring these are set within the context of the operating model of the sector, and are informed by the experience and knowledge of the chemicals industry. The supplier will also advise on other priority projects as required, including on-boarding newly designated CNI sites, and criticalities work. Additional information: The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) works with a range of businesses across the UK sector, and the majority of the operators of key sensitive sites that will be the focus of this project. The organisation also provides specialist technical advice for the sector on key areas including on operation of large chemical plants, which BEIS does not have specialist in-house expertise. The CIA have a unique and deep knowledge of the sector and its security and resilience issues. The BEIS Chemicals Team require specialist expert technical and corporate knowledge, which CIA provide, to build security resilience in the UK chemicals sector to manage and maintain effective emergency planning strategy and disaster management. The project also supports and delivers benefit to industry, by ensuring a consistent risk assessment approach to identifying, prioritising and mitigating security risks. Understanding security breaches in physical, personnel and cyber vulnerabilities at Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) chemical plants is security sensitive and requires niche expertise to assess and manage the impact of malicious attack on toxic gas dispersion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99144185-f82d-409f-ac6d-a8ed31eb27d3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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
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

CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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