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Investigation of Real Fires

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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28 Sep 2017 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Communities & Local Government, who are seeking contracts under the title "Investigation of Real Fires." This initiative falls within the research services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is presently in the award stage, with the relevant contract period starting from 1st April 2015 and set to conclude on 31st March 2018. This amendment to the existing contract, valued at £328,256, addresses large-scale tests on cladding materials and is part of an ongoing commitment to fire safety measures following regulatory frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in fire safety, cladding testing, and regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The successful delivery of research and technical advisory services in fire incident investigations can foster substantial growth for firms equipped with the expertise and resources in these areas.

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Notice Information

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 large scale tests on samples of any cladding made by Aluminium Composite Material. This follows a series of standard testing carried out for Local Authorities and the wider-Public Sector. Additional information: This contract amendment is valued at PS328,256.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0463252-3950-4f7b-95aa-731eec47affe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687cad02-a3b0-4912-b4c4-f73c81a7c18a
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
£1,432,775 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£328,256 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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