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title: "1-1044 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Hot Smoke Testing"
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# 1-1044 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Hot Smoke Testing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13fb57a6-a0ba-45e0-b0f2-0cfe9f825933

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Highways England, which has awarded a contract for the project titled "1-1044 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Hot Smoke Testing." This study will utilise a High Performance Hot Smoke testing machine to evaluate various aspects of smoke control and evacuation systems within the Saltash Tunnel. The procurement method was limited, utilising a competitive quotation approach for services, and the project falls under the category of research and development services. The contract was officially awarded on 20th May 2020, with the contract period commencing on 19th May 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2020. The project location encompasses the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in fire safety technology, emergency services training, and consultancy services related to tunnel safety. Businesses with experience in high-performance smoke testing equipment, smoke evacuation systems, or those capable of conducting extensive evaluations of safety systems in confined spaces would be well-positioned to compete. The project's context within the ongoing refurbishment plans for RIS 2 & 3 indicates a continuing demand for expertise in this sector, fostering a conducive environment for growth in related industries.

## Notice

The proposed study involves the use of a High Performance Hot Smoke testing machine inside the Saltash Tunnel to test and investigate the following four issues: 1. Capability and use of the existing ventilation system for the control of smoke. 2. Live testing of the recently installed smoke detection and evacuation system. 3. Testing of the fire and rescue service in a smoke-filled tunnel and the use of the existing life safety systems and current response procedures. 4. Observation of human reaction within a smoke-filled tunnel testing evacuation procedure and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. It is intended that the Hot Smoke Testing machine and ventilation study will be completed by the Consultant, the emergency services and tunnel user's element shall be coordinated by Highways England staff. This approach should prove better value for money and will feed into the VM evidence for the upcoming refurbishment works planned for RIS 2 & 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d23819-ca4a-47b8-b96f-b0f9b51d8fd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,365 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2020 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d23819-ca4a-47b8-b96f-b0f9b51d8fd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d23819-ca4a-47b8-b96f-b0f9b51d8fd8
  20th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/058736fa-4cc1-439d-99da-6a00ad06109e
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