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title: "Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing"
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# Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2341e956-96ef-487d-88e4-693144b3e24b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has awarded a contract titled "Research - Fire Safety: Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing." This contract, valued at £449,000, is classified under miscellaneous building structures and involves assessing current fire safety provisions related to balconies and external wall materials in the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 3rd August 2020 to 2nd February 2023. The procurement method used was selective, following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with the submission period having ended on 1st July 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, consultancy, and research services, particularly those with expertise in fire safety regulations and building materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work and the focus on innovative approaches to enhance building safety. Companies positioned to provide in-depth research and practical recommendations for regulatory compliance will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. This contract is to assess the current provisions related to balconies, spandrels and selected external wall materials in Approved Document B (ADB) and provide knowledge and evidence for future policy options. This aim of the project is to ensure ADB provides adequate guidance to meet the minimum requirements under Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations 2010. The initial contract duration is up until the 2nd August 2022 with the option to extend up to the 2nd February 2023. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0c8e43-267d-421c-99e5-20c05e5b9570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFR CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2020 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0c8e43-267d-421c-99e5-20c05e5b9570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0c8e43-267d-421c-99e5-20c05e5b9570
  11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/066b635c-44d1-4db4-b924-ce0ca6e98e69
  Tasking Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cd55d1f-ee84-4fad-8ac0-d11e02eca58c
  Specification

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