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title: "THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO FIRE SAFETY - SMOKE CONTROL PROVISIONS IN BLOCKS OF FLATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060550"
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buyer: "BUILDING SAFETY REGULATOR"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH INTO FIRE SAFETY - SMOKE CONTROL PROVISIONS IN BLOCKS OF FLATS

Buyer: BUILDING SAFETY REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060550

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## Summary

The public procurement process for 'The Provision of Research into Fire Safety - Smoke Control Provisions in Blocks of Flats' involves the Building Safety Regulator, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) acting as the procuring entity. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on reviewing smoke control measures in blocks of flats as part of ongoing updates to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations 2010. The procedure is being conducted through an open procurement method. The award was made on 1st June 2026, with OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED selected as the supplier for a contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and completing on 30th June 2028, with a possible extension until 30th June 2029. The procurement covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy within the fire safety sector. Companies that specialise in innovative safety solutions and have experience in regulatory environments can particularly benefit. Additionally, the inclusion of a broad geographic scope and potential contract extension provides further incentives for sustainability-focused enterprises and SMEs looking to establish long-term collaborations in public sector projects.

## Notice

As part of the continuous review of Approved Document B (ADB) the relevant stakeholder workshops, a Call for Evidence, and advice from the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) highlighted the need for research into the area of "Smoke Control in Blocks of Flats". The research is aimed to review whether the provisions in ADB relating to smoke control in blocks of flats are fit for purpose and effective in meeting the minimum requirements under Schedule 1, Part B1 of the Building Regulations 2010.

### Planning Information

HSE is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice to communicate with potential bidders for this upcoming tender exercise.
HSE will run sessions in 30-minute slots via invite only Microsoft teams calls on Tuesday 10th February 2026 10:00-12:00 and Wednesday 11th February 2026 10:00-12:00, ahead of publishing the invitation to tender, expected W/C 16th February 2026. HSE therefore invites interested parties to contact tenders@hse.gov.uk on or before 6th February 2026 to register their interest. 
Interested parties that make contact will be sent a MS Teams invitation. Any responses to clarification questions that are raised will be captured and published as part of the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055047-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £272,639 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUILDING SAFETY REGULATOR |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055047-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025026-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002948-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055047-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025026-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002948-2026
  14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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