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.
Total value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 3 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
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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