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FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES

Health and Safety Executive

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Health and Safety Executive

Buyer Address: Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, Liverpool, UKD73, L20 7HS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
420000.0 GBP
Gross: 504000.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 09:38
Deadline
23 Jan 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084711-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 420,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 504,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-29T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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