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title: "Investigation of Real Fires"
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# Investigation of Real Fires

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2ee8fb0-3e6b-4c6f-a228-dde90956d490

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Investigation of Real Fires" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on research services. The contract, awarded to B.R.E. LIMITED, will take place in multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used was an award process, with the contract period starting on 29 June 2018 and ending on 28 June 2021. The tender period concluded on 19 March 2018, and the total contract value is £716,344.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and fire safety, given its focus on ongoing investigations and technical advice regarding fire incidents. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with relevant expertise in fire testing, investigative research, and incident management. Engaging in this sector could enhance their market presence and foster growth through valuable contracts in public safety and research.

## Notice

Provide an on-going watching brief of developments in fire incidents and detailed investigation. This includes site visits, investigative research and experimental fire testing and technical advice on how to resolve valid requests for a determination und

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8bb024-5705-4eb6-b287-cb883bd86b03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 28 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £716,344 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B.R.E. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8bb024-5705-4eb6-b287-cb883bd86b03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8bb024-5705-4eb6-b287-cb883bd86b03
  19th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/140aa053-d688-4cf4-8011-1ac8d42c2fe8
  Award Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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