--- title: "Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2021-01-22" --- # Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-715eba2a-b64d-4cb3-8224-882155082189.json) ## Summary The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has initiated a procurement process focused on "Fire Risks of Upholstered Furniture." This project falls under the industry category of Research Services and is primarily located in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline is set for 29th January 2021, with a virtual market engagement event scheduled for the same day at 10:00 AM. The contract is anticipated to run from March 2021 to June 2021, with a budget of up to £80,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety, systematic literature reviews, and chemical exposure analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract may favour innovative approaches to addressing the complexities of fire risk in upholstered furniture. The engagement event aims to provide potential bidders with insights into the project requirements, allowing them to network and prepare for the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be issued in early February. ## Notice The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expect to fund a systematic literature review to scope the fire risks of upholstered products. This work will require expertise in fire safety, chemical exposure and experience in undertaking systematic literature reviews. The expected output of the project is to produce a systematic review of products identifying holistic hazards and risks associated with fire safety of furniture (risk of catching fire, fuel load and risk of fire spread, chemical exposure from flame retardants, vulnerability of users). We are hosting a virtual market engagement event to give an overview of the requirement, answer any outstanding questions and provide an environment for potential bidders to network. The contract will be managed by a contractor appointed by BEIS and delivery of products and services for each milestone will be managed and overseen by BEIS. This contract is expected to run from March 2021 to June 2021 and the budget is expected to be up to ~PS80,000. Additional information: If you wish to take part in the market engagement exercise or obtain further information on the project, please contact Thomas Kirkbride at address stipulated in the "Contact Details" section. We are planning to host the market engagement event on the 29th January 2021 at 10:00-11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, prior to issuing the ITT at the start of February where it will be live until end February. How to apply Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section. Contact details for further information and to register for this event: Thomas Kirkbride: furniturefire.safety@beis.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f60fa4-8338-4164-bbe9-72ca541c353d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2021 at 12:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f60fa4-8338-4164-bbe9-72ca541c353d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f60fa4-8338-4164-bbe9-72ca541c353d 22nd January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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