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Fire Strategy Consultancy (5 Buildings)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Fire Strategy Consultancy covering five buildings, falling under the services industry category and specifically fire-prevention services. The project aims to develop retrospective fire strategies to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9999. The awarded supplier is Firerite, based in Caerphilly. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and reaching the award stage, involved a mini competition under the WPA FS2 Fire Safety Framework Lot 1A. The contract was signed on 29th November 2024, indicating active progress towards addressing the fire safety needs of the university's academic buildings.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety consultancy, particularly those proficient in regulatory compliance and fire strategy development. It highlights a market for companies capable of conducting site surveys, providing detailed fire protection analyses, and generating comprehensive fire strategy reports. Firms with expertise in identifying and mitigating fire risks, as well as those experienced in collaborating closely with educational institutions, would find this type of contract well-suited to their offerings. The ongoing demand for fire-prevention services in compliance with stringent regulatory standards underscores the potential for sustained business in this sector.

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Notice Title

Fire Strategy Consultancy (5 Buildings)

Notice Description

Framework call off via mini competition under WPA FS2 Fire Safety Framework Lot 1A to deliver the first 5 academic retrospective fire strategies. Fire Consultancy Services for retrospective fire strategy of five teaching/ research commercial buildings to ensure compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & BS 9999Undertake site surveys to ascertain the adequacy of the existing general fire protective and preventative measures.Prepare a draft retrospective fire strategy report and fire strategy drawings for review and comment (to include but not limited to):Building Layout and Usage Analysis including Occupancy detailsSpecify protected/ escape routesMeans of escape for disabled personsSpecify active fire protection systemsSpecify passive fire protection systemsAccess for fire servicesHazardous AreasPrepare list of recommendations to mitigate the risk from fire including cost estimates.Attend five meetings post draft report issue to clarify issues raised by the client following review of the draft report.Provide final retrospective fire strategy report and fire strategy drawings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147332
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRERITE

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