Scope
Reference
HSE/T4777
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.
Contract 1. FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES
Supplier
Contract value
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
OFR Consultants
- Companies House: 09834368
Sevendale House, Third Floor, Lever Street
Manchester
M1 1JA
United Kingdom
Email: Info@ofrconsultants.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES
Contracting authority
Health and Safety Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXM-4389-TXVZ
Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government