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title: "HSENI - Preparation and Testing of External Emergency Plans"
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# HSENI - Preparation and Testing of External Emergency Plans

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ccb2

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully completed a procurement process under the open procedure for the preparation and testing of external emergency plans, with a focus on health and safety services. This contract, awarded to Risk Resilience Ltd, entails the preparation and review of emergency plans and conducting exercises to test their effectiveness. Located in Belfast, the procurement took place following the guidelines laid out by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including a standstill period. Originally tendered in late 2024, the procurement was officially awarded on 23 April 2025, with a contract value of £176,000. The process, identified by the contract ID 017057-2025, was conducted within the United Kingdom region and covers services under CPV classification 71317200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in health and safety, technical testing, and emergency management services. Businesses involved in crisis management, safety consultancy, and related safety training services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities, especially those that can propose experienced teams and innovative methodologies. The requirement for businesses to adhere to rigorous performance standards underscores the importance of reliability and high-quality delivery, providing an avenue for companies to enhance their reputation within and beyond the Northern Ireland public sector.

## Notice

HSENI requires a Contractor to prepare and review emergency plans and conduct exercises in order to test the effectiveness of plans and the emergency response arrangements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HSENI requires a Contractor to prepare and review emergency plans and conduct exercises in order to test the effectiveness of plans and the emergency response arrangements.

Options: 1 Optional extension period of up to 12 months.

Renewal: HSENI has an ongoing statutory requirement to arrange the preparation and testing of Emergency Plans for major hazard sites including gas transmission pipelines and COMAH establishments. This means the contract will be subject to renewal following the conclusion of this contract on 31 March 2028 unless the extension option is availed of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated to be 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £176,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT6 9FR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Orangefield |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISK RESILIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002879-2025
- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041436-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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