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title: "FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-24"
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# FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9e6

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a central government public authority located in Merseyside, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES". This contract is focused on the services industry, specifically the provision of community services across the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, initiated with a tender notice on 19th December 2025 and culminated in an award on 13th February 2026. The contract period started on 24th March 2026 and will continue until 28th February 2029, with a potential renewal available. This project involves investigating real fires to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of building regulations related to fire safety.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety consultancy and analysis, with an emphasis on small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses engaged in fire engineering analysis, experimental fire testing, and data dissemination will find this contract particularly fitting, as it requires flexible and continuous service provision in response to fire incidents. The awarded contract to OFR Consultants, based in Manchester, reflects a robust opportunity for SMEs committed to offering innovative solutions and nurturing partnerships with governmental bodies to advance fire safety standards.

## Notice

There is a long-standing expectation for government to monitor developments in fire safety in buildings in order to help establish the performance of the relevant regulations and guidance. A contract to investigate real fires of interest has proved effective in providing the government with independent specialist advice to help identify and understand unusual causes or contributions to building fires. This contract will be of a call-off and continuous nature due to the requirement for investigation of fires as and when they occur. The supplier will also need to work flexibly to allow for reporting on ad-hoc experimental fire testing when requested. The project has three key elements: 1) to collect, collate and disseminate information from real fire incidents through site and desk based investigation; 2) to generate evidence through fire engineering analysis and experimental fire testing, and; 3) to share learnings from fire incidents and fire testing. The aim is to provide BSR with robust evidence to ensure Part B of the Building Regulations and guidance in ADB, including any references to third party codes and standards, are effective and continue to be fit-for-purpose

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026807-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| Contracts value | £417,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFR CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026807-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013847-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026807-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013847-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084711-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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