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title: "Investigation of Real Fires"
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# Investigation of Real Fires

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d81d877-2353-4a2b-b4d7-36a732ffea19

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Communities & Local Government, seeking services for the ongoing investigation of real fires, specifically through a contract valued at £15,000. This falls under the research services industry category and is relevant to both small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. The contract amendment has extended the duration until October 31, 2018. The procurement method used is a contract amendment, with the contract originally starting on April 1, 2015, and the tender period having ended on March 18, 2015, indicating that the tender has progressed to the award stage.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety research and consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in conducting investigations, site visits, and experimental testing. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and safety standards, especially those that are SMEs or VCSEs, may find this contract particularly well-suited to their services and competitive capabilities. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to contribute to vital fire safety advancements while enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

This is an existing contract to provide an on-going watching brief of developments in fire incidents and detailed investigation, including site visits, investigative research and small scale experimental fire testing and to provide technical advice on how to resolve valid requests for a determination under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The contract is extended to cover the core requirements of the contract for a further month (pending the award of a new contract in April 2018) and the testing of cladding samples for a further six months. The contract will now expire in October 2018. Additional information: This contract amendment is valued at a maximum cost of PS15,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812c51f4-31cb-44dd-b0f1-d8c3ae32c4bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract amendment |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,447,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812c51f4-31cb-44dd-b0f1-d8c3ae32c4bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812c51f4-31cb-44dd-b0f1-d8c3ae32c4bb
  13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08d7ef39-650d-4a5c-9d7b-f4e7e64bc21b
  Contract extension

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