--- title: "Investigation of Real Fires" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2017-09-21" --- # Investigation of Real Fires Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8ad8a97-11c5-4416-9163-13dc9fa22ce0.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Communities & Local Government, revolves around the investigation of real fires, specifically regarding the cladding made from Aluminium Composite Material. The tender, which is categorised under research services, has been successfully awarded to the Building Research Establishment. The current contract period spans from 1st April 2015 to 31st March 2018, with an amendment valued at £600,000 to conduct a series of tests, primarily in response to safety regulations established after the Grenfell Tower fire incident. The procurement method employed is classified as a contract amendment, with the final award published on 21st July 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of fire safety research and testing services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in building inspections, safety regulations compliance, and materials testing. Companies equipped with expertise in fire safety assessments or those offering innovative solutions for fire-related inquiries and regulations would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar future contracts, helping to advance safety measures in public housing projects. ## Notice This is an existing contract to provide an on-going watching brief of developments in fire incidents and detailed investigation, including site visits, investigative research and small scale experimental fire testing and to provide technical advice on how to resolve valid requests for a determination under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The contract is amended to carry out an agreed set of tests on samples of any cladding made by Aluminium Composite Material used in either new build or refurbishment housing. Additional information: This contract amendment is valued at a maximum cost of PS600,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1318f386-ae22-4435-87e4-254d5561a861 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Contract amendment | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2015 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £160,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 07:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1318f386-ae22-4435-87e4-254d5561a861 - 24 Jul 2017 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1318f386-ae22-4435-87e4-254d5561a861 - 21 Jul 2017 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9602f9-ef90-4b5e-b378-0a68e9a5c21c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1318f386-ae22-4435-87e4-254d5561a861 21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9602f9-ef90-4b5e-b378-0a68e9a5c21c 21st July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/194d0367-c130-46ca-8901-2e13c5128083 Contract amendment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f05a2a2a-9992-4e6c-bd14-50d9d95d92d0 Contract amendment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b4fef05-3c0b-4712-b916-4df91f6a7cd1 Contract amendment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/934287bf-a001-4578-8f5c-347a2069d45c Contract amendment no.2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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