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Investigation of Real Fires

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Sep 2017 at 07:13

Award

24 Jul 2017 at 13:57

Award

21 Jul 2017 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Communities & Local Government, revolves around the investigation of real fires, specifically regarding the cladding made from Aluminium Composite Material. The tender, which is categorised under research services, has been successfully awarded to the Building Research Establishment. The current contract period spans from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2018, with an amendment valued at £600,000 to conduct a series of tests, primarily in response to safety regulations established after the Grenfell Tower fire incident. The procurement method employed is classified as a contract amendment, with the final award published on 21st July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of fire safety research and testing services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in building inspections, safety regulations compliance, and materials testing. Companies equipped with expertise in fire safety assessments or those offering innovative solutions for fire-related inquiries and regulations would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar future contracts, helping to advance safety measures in public housing projects.

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Notice Title

Investigation of Real Fires

Notice Description

This is an existing contract to provide an on-going watching brief of developments in fire incidents and detailed investigation, including site visits, investigative research and small scale experimental fire testing and to provide technical advice on how to resolve valid requests for a determination under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The contract is amended to carry out an agreed set of tests on samples of any cladding made by Aluminium Composite Material used in either new build or refurbishment housing. Additional information: This contract amendment is valued at a maximum cost of PS600,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1318f386-ae22-4435-87e4-254d5561a861
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract amendment
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR 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
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

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

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