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title: "The Provision of Technical Support in Assessing the Fatigue Crack Initiation Methodology"
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# The Provision of Technical Support in Assessing the Fatigue Crack Initiation Methodology

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5893fe32-ff57-4ed1-9dd7-35ef14968b48

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is conducting a procurement for "The Provision of Technical Support in Assessing the Fatigue Crack Initiation Methodology." This contract, categorised under research and development services, is located in Bootle, England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract valued at £37,981.57 and set to commence on 11th March 2019, ending on 15th June 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in fatigue crack analysis within safety contexts. Suitable competitors would include firms capable of providing advanced engineering solutions or consulting services that align with the Health & Safety Executive’s needs, highlighting potential for growth within the industry.

## Notice

ONR is unfamiliar with the FCI approach and wishes to develop a greater understanding of the mechanics of method; the application in a UK Safety Case and the uncertainties that are present within the supporting validation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48aaa6-109e-4f0b-8d71-e4fedb3ed39e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 15 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,981 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,981 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48aaa6-109e-4f0b-8d71-e4fedb3ed39e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48aaa6-109e-4f0b-8d71-e4fedb3ed39e
  4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb52bb11-8acd-4feb-ac02-c2504c32f65d
  ONR388

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