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THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO FIRE SAFETY - SMOKE CONTROL PROVISIONS IN BLOCKS OF FLATS

Building Safety Regulator

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 10:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 10:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 09:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for 'The Provision of Research into Fire Safety - Smoke Control Provisions in Blocks of Flats' involves the Building Safety Regulator, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) acting as the procuring entity. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on reviewing smoke control measures in blocks of flats as part of ongoing updates to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations 2010. The procedure is being conducted through an open procurement method. The award was made on 1st June 2026, with OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED selected as the supplier for a contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and completing on 30th June 2028, with a possible extension until 30th June 2029. The procurement covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy within the fire safety sector. Companies that specialise in innovative safety solutions and have experience in regulatory environments can particularly benefit. Additionally, the inclusion of a broad geographic scope and potential contract extension provides further incentives for sustainability-focused enterprises and SMEs looking to establish long-term collaborations in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO FIRE SAFETY - SMOKE CONTROL PROVISIONS IN BLOCKS OF FLATS

Notice Description

As part of the continuous review of Approved Document B (ADB) the relevant stakeholder workshops, a Call for Evidence, and advice from the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) highlighted the need for research into the area of "Smoke Control in Blocks of Flats". The research is aimed to review whether the provisions in ADB relating to smoke control in blocks of flats are fit for purpose and effective in meeting the minimum requirements under Schedule 1, Part B1 of the Building Regulations 2010.

Planning Information

HSE is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice to communicate with potential bidders for this upcoming tender exercise. HSE will run sessions in 30-minute slots via invite only Microsoft teams calls on Tuesday 10th February 2026 10:00-12:00 and Wednesday 11th February 2026 10:00-12:00, ahead of publishing the invitation to tender, expected W/C 16th February 2026. HSE therefore invites interested parties to contact tenders@hse.gov.uk on or before 6th February 2026 to register their interest. Interested parties that make contact will be sent a MS Teams invitation. Any responses to clarification questions that are raised will be captured and published as part of the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£272,639 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Building Safety Regulator
Additional Buyers

Health and Safety Executive

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

Further Information

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