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title: "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds"
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# MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7df5ec91-ea40-4ab9-b25e-1d0d18953d45

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## Summary

The contract titled "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Trigger Heights and Thresholds" has been awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract has a value of £185,933 and is effective from 1 September 2020 to 31 December 2021, with the procurement stage being complete. This award was published for transparency on 17 November 2020.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), in the research and consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in fire safety regulations and building compliance. Competitors with capabilities in reviewing fire safety provisions and conducting related research would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts that may arise in the future, thereby promoting business growth within this vital area of public safety and urban planning.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. This research contract is awarded to identify and review the trigger thresholds used throughout Approved Document B (ADB). This review should include the use of purpose groups used to trigger different fire safety provisions, and the height threshold used in Regulation 7(4) of the Building Regulations 2010. The aim of this project is to ensure that the thresholds used in the guidance are based on relevant and up to date evidence and provide adequate guidance to designers. This research project is expected to identify the basis and underpinning evidence for trigger thresholds used throughout ADB and in Regulation 7(4) of the Building Regulations 2010. It will also support a review of the current provisions in ADB and alternative approaches. 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/6cea0099-42fc-433b-b6f1-8efd995280ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,933 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,933 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRE GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cea0099-42fc-433b-b6f1-8efd995280ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cea0099-42fc-433b-b6f1-8efd995280ae
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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