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FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF REAL FIRES

Awarded to OFR Consultants

Health and Safety Executive(buyer)

Published
Published 19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 23 January 2026

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Overview

The Health and Safety Executive has awarded a call-off contract worth £420,000 to OFR Consultants to investigate real fires and provide independent specialist advice on fire safety in buildings. The contract involves collecting and analyzing information from fire incidents through site and desk-based investigation, conducting fire engineering analysis and experimental fire testing, and disseminating learnings to support the effectiveness of Building Regulations Part B and guidance.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£420,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 December 2025
Questions by
9 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Provision of services to the community

Award outcome

Awarded value
£420,000
Award date
13 February 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 29 February 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
28 February 2030
Bids received
3
Winner
  • OFR Consultants

This contract ends on 29 February 2028, or 28 February 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

OFR Consultants

Based in
Manchester
Public contracts won
20
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

3 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Administration, defence and social security services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Cost30%
  • Social Value10%
  • Quality60%

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Market context

Typical award in Administration, defence and social security services

£288,652

Median of 1,330 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 46% above the median.

Health and Safety Executive in the last 12 months

20

contracts awarded, worth £51,010,194 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 March 2026

  2. Contract

    16 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    19 December 2025

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