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title: "Research into Fire Performance of Cladding"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd5ddb57-06d3-4a0c-bd41-8a70e1e9ebd6"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-14"
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# Research into Fire Performance of Cladding

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd5ddb57-06d3-4a0c-bd41-8a70e1e9ebd6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has conducted a tender for "Research into Fire Performance of Cladding". This initiative falls within the services industry category (CPV code: 38970000) and is based in England. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 20th December 2017. The awarded contract, amounting to £150,000, is set to run from 5th February 2018 to 5th November 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety research and testing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in cladding performance. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and robust testing methodologies would be well-positioned to compete and potentially expand their reach within the public sector, particularly in light of increasing regulatory scrutiny on building safety.

## Notice

Fire Performance Testing of Cladding Materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ccc1d7-608b-4631-957b-0e9490abf05d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 5 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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 | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2018 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ccc1d7-608b-4631-957b-0e9490abf05d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ccc1d7-608b-4631-957b-0e9490abf05d
  14th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e36d30c9-f8b5-463a-979d-6581d2ddc2ed
  redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ea10a5a-4bb8-4cca-818e-0a98f771b72b
  award letter redacted

## Notice URLs

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

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