Operational Research and Testing of Strategies for the Evacuation of Occupants from High Rise Buildings Involved in Fire

Published date: 16 October 2020

This notice was replaced on 11 November 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 January 2021, last edited 24 November 2021)

Closed early engagement

Contract summary

Industry

Construction work - 45000000
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000
Administration, defence and social security services - 75000000

Higher education services - 80300000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Procurement reference

C19380

Published date

16 October 2020

Closing date

29 October 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

The Home Office is seeking to commission the research of scientific evidence to assist in the production of operational guidance for Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) in relation to strategies to support the evacuation of occupants from high rise buildings involved in fire.

The research will seek to establish by examination and practical evaluation the most effective means of evacuating such buildings and analyse public understanding of existing fire safety measures, by conducting a robust survey of residents and building users, to better understand the efficiency of different evacuation strategies for such buildings.

As such, we seek to appoint a supplier (or suppliers as part of a consortium bid) to undertake this research and testing. The research will examine and test a range of operational tactics and produce a report to support the recommendations that arise from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and the Hackitt review.

The appointed supplier(s) will be supported to access subject matter experts to capture experiential evidence and produce report into revised evacuation strategies.

More information

Additional text: Following an unsuccessful competition we are taking time to reset and consult the market further and decide on next steps.

Interested suppliers are invited to attend an online market engagement session to be held on 30th October 2020, at which further information will be provided about the requirement. It will also provide an opportunity to ask any questions and network with other suppliers.

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be held via a Skype call, and invites will be sent out following registration for the event.

Suppliers wishing to attend this event must register interest by emailing: collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Nigel Prideaux

Address

Peel Building, Marsham Street
LONDON
SW1P4DF
England

Email

collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk