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title: "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Structural Fire Resistance - Contract"
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# MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Structural Fire Resistance - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e139ae5-644a-4153-a79f-fdfc0435ef8a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract titled "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Structural Fire Resistance." This research contract, valued at £649,731, is part of the services industry category and is located in England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period commenced on 26th August 2020 and will conclude on 25th November 2023. The tender, which has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes, assesses current guidance on structural fire resistance as outlined in Approved Document B.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on building regulations and fire safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar tenders, as they may align well with the expertise required. Companies with experience in assessing regulatory compliance and developing safety frameworks will find this an advantageous marketplace to expand their business capabilities and foster growth within the public sector.

## 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. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies. Research contract to assess the current provisions in Approved Document B (ADB) regarding structural fire resistance and fire-separating elements, by establishing the underpinning evidence base, and reviewing alternative approaches. The project will review the current effectiveness and appropriateness of guidance within ADB regarding structural fire resistance and fire separating elements in meeting the minimum requirements of Schedule 1 Part B of the Building Regulations 2010. 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/82a051d5-0d21-4f14-b8fb-f3fee61fd162 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2020 - 25 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £649,731 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £649,731 |
| 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

- 28 Oct 2020 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a051d5-0d21-4f14-b8fb-f3fee61fd162

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a051d5-0d21-4f14-b8fb-f3fee61fd162
  28th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f3e333b-e6ed-4a45-accf-ae1c7d205d51
  CPD-004-120-206; Letter-of-appointment CF v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/137a1fb7-41e6-41be-982f-68adfa7f0aa6
  CPD-004-120-206; Attachment 3_Statement of Requirements

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

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