--- title: "The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11ce77b0-1c43-4b66-91eb-b47b65a88a9e.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE), a Crown non-departmental public body under the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has initiated a tender process titled "The Provision of Research into Fire Safety Access and Facilities in Buildings." This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and covers locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender is currently in the active stage, with all relevant documents obtainable via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. The tender closes on 25 March 2025 at 13:00, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2025, ending on 31 October 2027. The procurement method is open and above the threshold with an accelerated timeline, owing to electronic document availability, and has a budget of £150,700. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy in the field of fire safety in buildings, particularly SMEs. The project aims to review the sufficiency of current building regulations pertaining to fire service access and related facilities, making it ideal for firms with expertise in technical policy development, building safety regulations, and related advisory services. Businesses that excel in providing evidence-based research and technical reports will find this tender particularly suitable for growth and establishing a footprint in public sector contracts. Given the HSE’s stringent regulatory standards, successful bidders will enhance their credibility and open pathways for future collaborations. ## Notice The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a Crown non-departmental public body with specific statutory functions in relation to health and safety. It is appointed by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and employs around 3,500 staff including policy advisers, inspectors, technologists and scientific and medical advisers. HSE's job is to prevent people being killed, injured or made ill by work. The Technical Policy Team is part of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) which sits within the Health and Safety Executive. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the technical guidance that supports the Building Regulations. Their work also involves the identification of emerging risks and provision of expert advice to the Government. The technical guidance sets the standard for new buildings and work to existing buildings, and the BSR utilises this guidance, in the form of the Approved Documents, to improve the safety, accessibility, liveability, function and sustainability of the built environment. As part of the technical 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 "Access and facilities for the fire service". The research is aimed to review whether the relevant provisions in ADB are fit for purpose and effective in meeting the minimum requirements under Schedule 1, Part B5 of the Building Regulations 2010. The main output from the research will be an objective and evidence-based presentation of the results in the form of technical reports. The work is expected to be organised into three separate objectives. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01bbc66-8456-46e3-a258-91d2476c1b93 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,700 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01bbc66-8456-46e3-a258-91d2476c1b93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b01bbc66-8456-46e3-a258-91d2476c1b93 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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