Tender

PRE00371_Blast Modelling Consultancy

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

19 May 2026 at 11:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited has initiated an open framework procurement process for Blast Modelling Consultancy Services, under the procurement ID PRE00371. The contracting authority, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is seeking to appoint up to three tenderers to provide consultancy for assessing and analysing blast scenarios, crucial for Probable Maximum Loss (PML) studies within the insurance industry. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting insurance consultancy and fire and explosion protection services, and is part of a competitive flexible procedure. The tender opened on 19th May 2026, and interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 19th June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 29th May 2026. The award period will conclude by 18th September 2026, and contracts are expected to commence on 2nd November 2026, lasting until 1st November 2034.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance and risk assessment consultancy, particularly those capable of performing sophisticated blast scenario analyses. With a competitive flexible procedure and opportunities for SMEs, businesses with expertise in technical consulting and the ability to deliver high-quality assessments can thrive. The framework, structured to allow the re-opening for additional participation over its eight-year term, offers a stable and recurring business opportunity for successful participants. Suppliers with robust experience in managing and mitigating risks related to terrorist attacks will find this tender particularly suitable, given the strategic importance of the analyses for the insurance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRE00371_Blast Modelling Consultancy

Notice Description

Pool Re is seeking to establish an open framework for the provision of Blast Modelling Consultancy Services. It is intended that a maximum of three (3) Tenderers will be appointed to the Framework. The services will include the assessment and analysis of blast scenarios to support the delivery of Probable Maximum Loss (PML) studies for the insurance industry. The purpose of PML studies is to model credible worst-case scenarios, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and to understand the potential financial impacts arising from a terrorist attack. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Insurance-consultancy-services./D6XDN6K6UF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D6XDN6K6UF

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045714-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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