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HSENI - Preparation and Testing of External Emergency Plans

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 13:06

TenderUpdate

28 Jan 2025 at 16:20

Tender

23 Dec 2024 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully completed a procurement process under the open procedure for the preparation and testing of external emergency plans, with a focus on health and safety services. This contract, awarded to Risk Resilience Ltd, entails the preparation and review of emergency plans and conducting exercises to test their effectiveness. Located in Belfast, the procurement took place following the guidelines laid out by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including a standstill period. Originally tendered in late 2024, the procurement was officially awarded on 23 April 2025, with a contract value of £176,000. The process, identified by the contract ID 017057-2025, was conducted within the United Kingdom region and covers services under CPV classification 71317200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health and safety, technical testing, and emergency management services. Businesses involved in crisis management, safety consultancy, and related safety training services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities, especially those that can propose experienced teams and innovative methodologies. The requirement for businesses to adhere to rigorous performance standards underscores the importance of reliability and high-quality delivery, providing an avenue for companies to enhance their reputation within and beyond the Northern Ireland public sector.

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Notice Title

HSENI - Preparation and Testing of External Emergency Plans

Notice Description

HSENI requires a Contractor to prepare and review emergency plans and conduct exercises in order to test the effectiveness of plans and the emergency response arrangements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HSENI requires a Contractor to prepare and review emergency plans and conduct exercises in order to test the effectiveness of plans and the emergency response arrangements.

Options: 1 Optional extension period of up to 12 months.

Renewal: HSENI has an ongoing statutory requirement to arrange the preparation and testing of Emergency Plans for major hazard sites including gas transmission pipelines and COMAH establishments. This means the contract will be subject to renewal following the conclusion of this contract on 31 March 2028 unless the extension option is availed of

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ccb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated to be 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
SSDadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9FR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Orangefield
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK RESILIENCE

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