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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0463252-3950-4f7b-95aa-731eec47affe

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Communities & Local Government, who are seeking contracts under the title "Investigation of Real Fires." This initiative falls within the research services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is presently in the award stage, with the relevant contract period starting from 1st April 2015 and set to conclude on 31st March 2018. This amendment to the existing contract, valued at £328,256, addresses large-scale tests on cladding materials and is part of an ongoing commitment to fire safety measures following regulatory frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those involved in fire safety, cladding testing, and regulatory compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The successful delivery of research and technical advisory services in fire incident investigations can foster substantial growth for firms equipped with the expertise and resources in these areas.

## 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 large scale tests on samples of any cladding made by Aluminium Composite Material. This follows a series of standard testing carried out for Local Authorities and the wider-Public Sector. Additional information: This contract amendment is valued at PS328,256.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687cad02-a3b0-4912-b4c4-f73c81a7c18a |
| 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 | 28 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 | £1,432,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,256 |
| 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

- 28 Sep 2017 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687cad02-a3b0-4912-b4c4-f73c81a7c18a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687cad02-a3b0-4912-b4c4-f73c81a7c18a
  28th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/318d9593-cbae-41a1-855a-e8f793e447fb
  Contract amendment

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