--- title: "CCZZ18A04 - Investigation of Real Fires" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-03-01" --- # CCZZ18A04 - Investigation of Real Fires Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7882eec-4e52-4600-bc1c-57ea22584822.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a tender titled "CCZZ18A04 - Investigation of Real Fires," which falls under the research and development services industry. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 3rd April 2018 and will run until 2nd April 2021, and it is notably open to a broad range of suppliers. Interested businesses must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate and are advised to do so promptly to ensure they are prepared to respond by the deadline. This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) that specialise in research and consultancy services related to fire safety and investigation. Companies that are proficient in these areas, and can swiftly register and respond to the tender requirements are likely to find this procurement process beneficial. Additionally, businesses with the capability to undertake research and development services, particularly those addressing real fire situations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice PROVISION OF INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7f3ca0-5cfe-4b28-a7a7-4dd4ea5c1ca3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7f3ca0-5cfe-4b28-a7a7-4dd4ea5c1ca3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7f3ca0-5cfe-4b28-a7a7-4dd4ea5c1ca3 1st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4848cec4-d856-442a-8abe-e6de5f6f07d4 ITT Documents - https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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