--- title: "CCZZ17A36 - Research Requirement - Fire Performance of Cladding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-11-28" --- # CCZZ17A36 - Research Requirement - Fire Performance of Cladding Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c63e86f-302a-419a-b1a7-bbd08439bdaf.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently managing a procurement process for the project titled "CCZZ17A36 - Research Requirement - Fire Performance of Cladding," which falls under the category of research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. This tender is located in London and is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 20th December 2017. The contract is intended to last 9 months initially, starting from 29th January 2018, with a possible extension of a further 9 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for organisations registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and testing services, particularly those with expertise in fire safety and material performance. Companies that specialize in scientific research, testing, or consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is open to their engagement, providing a chance for businesses to expand their market reach and contribute to critical safety research in the construction industry. ## Notice Provision of fire performance of cladding materials research. This requirement is to investigate the fire dynamics of selected types of cladding materials. The initial contract will be for 9 months with an option to extend by a further 9 months. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee4603d-66d3-4c04-acc5-2ee99ed96f84 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator ## Release History - 28 Nov 2017 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee4603d-66d3-4c04-acc5-2ee99ed96f84 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee4603d-66d3-4c04-acc5-2ee99ed96f84 28th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72a45bd9-61fd-4807-80f3-e0749263b7f3 Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/940e4970-fed6-4b9b-b77d-0c6eb9b1cf6d Annex B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/113a665e-e624-4b2a-a220-7912c4661418 Appendix A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c37858d5-eca2-4bda-bb37-69c6fd429096 Appendix B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a34e4cca-b1f4-4251-b2ce-b75907b0ed55 Appendix C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c20352d6-80a3-49e4-8a57-8bc6371eab50 Appendix D - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d234409-7901-40a7-8ea3-741a162e1c4e Appendix E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/950965a5-47b5-4b2b-9eb5-b34d99fe2ace Appendix F part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2271919a-daaa-4159-80de-785d45e785ed Appendix F Part B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce8c93f2-93c7-44a6-9606-315c33d1e74a Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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