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title: "CPD/004/119/231; MHCLG - Fire safety testing of HPL cladding - Contract"
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# CPD/004/119/231; MHCLG - Fire safety testing of HPL cladding - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2831588c-8835-429f-8f00-6fa185abfca3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract for fire safety testing of High Pressure Laminate (HPL) cladding, entitled "CPD/004/119/231; MHCLG - Fire safety testing of HPL cladding - Contract". This procurement, classified under "Research and testing facilities construction work", was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 16 April 2019 and concludes on 30 June 2019. The tender was published on 15 March 2019, with the submission period ending on 29 March 2019.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in testing and safety compliance, particularly those familiar with fire safety standards. Companies that can provide expertise in test rig design, testing facility management, and reporting aligned with British Standard 8414 methodology would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Such contracts can significantly enhance business visibility and foster growth within the fire safety and testing industry.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only. The role of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to create great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area. A contract to conduct a fire safety test in line with British Standard 8414 methodology on a specimen of Class-B (combustible) High Pressure Laminate (HPL) cladding with non-combustible (Class A1) insulation. This was an open procurement via Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2ea14-49e1-42f3-9815-30b8cf2e94f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2019 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2ea14-49e1-42f3-9815-30b8cf2e94f4
- 26 Mar 2019 at 18:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cace5d-d87a-401e-b12d-458a7ae64829
- 21 Mar 2019 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cace5d-d87a-401e-b12d-458a7ae64829
- 15 Mar 2019 at 20:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cace5d-d87a-401e-b12d-458a7ae64829

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2ea14-49e1-42f3-9815-30b8cf2e94f4
  26th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10cace5d-d87a-401e-b12d-458a7ae64829
  26th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df0d4ce0-e004-4b7a-8c3a-dbbaa8aa052d
  Bravo Solution Registration - Instructions (2019)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a57b8800-6c7f-4610-bca7-96728cd2ac3b
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Invitation To Tender v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0da8ece8-4d70-42ff-a761-b20d65a0bec1
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Appendix A Terms of Participation v1 0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd0bea87-726f-4ae4-9192-1958fd4593e7
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Appendix B Statement of Requirements (SoR) v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00c537bc-6dd0-4d0e-b9b5-b710059658e0
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Appendix C Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7523b6dc-6342-421d-bbc0-a8c019267632
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Appendix D Response Guidance - v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/436ac4d2-a8b2-4a9c-a09f-a2390e50c7e9
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL Fire Testing - Appendix E Pricing Schedule v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f821a1d0-ce0b-4d58-a90a-e2a17f7a7eb0
  Supplier conference call - Fri 22 March at 10.00 am
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1919a74f-7f41-45d1-8300-1d2516fe2b36
  HPL fire testing ITT- Verbal Q&As from clarification conference call on 22 03 19
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b131fb0-cddf-4fe0-91ea-8ba3e27134f1
  CPD-004-119-231; HPL fire testing - Written Questions and Answers v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6ed2671-af0e-4aec-95c7-dd4bdcec66d1
  CPD-004-119-231; Contract Award Letter - CF v1.0

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