--- title: "External Wall Cladding Systems Pilot Study (11-18m)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-07-01" --- # External Wall Cladding Systems Pilot Study (11-18m) Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af802a2e-292c-425f-a0b0-2b0497680305.json) ## Summary The external Wall Cladding Systems Pilot Study has been awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This initiative, aimed at assessing building safety risks associated with external wall cladding systems on lower-rise residential buildings (11-18 metres) across England, falls under the services category, specifically within architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The contract, valued at £2,423,875, was awarded following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Services - DPS Agreement (RM6018). The project will be executed in three stages, starting on 6 April 2021 and concluding by 30 August 2021, with the procurement process formerly ending on 30 November 2020. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services related to building safety and compliance with housing regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research studies, building materials, and safety assessments could find this an ideal contract to pursue. Successful engagement in this process not only offers financial benefit but also enhances reputation by contributing to critical public safety efforts in residential construction across the UK. ## Notice This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. An amendment has been made following a contract variation. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) (the Authority) requires the procurement of a Supplier with specialist skills to conduct a pilot research study assessing building safety risk and the external wall cladding systems used on lower-rise residential buildings (between 11-18 metres tall) across England. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - DPS Agreement (RM6018). It is anticipated work under this contract will be commissioned in three stages, each with a separate project budget. Stage 1 - PS1,409,175 Stage 2 - PS32,025 Stage 3 - PS982,675 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 30 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,635,812 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,423,875 | | 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 | PRP ARCHITECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2021 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 - 7 May 2021 at 07:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 - 7 May 2021 at 07:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 - 30 Apr 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dac774-ad93-4ab0-84bb-439907d0aa06 1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d804ec58-63b9-44d0-a266-7aa0c6f19057 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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