Research and Testing of High-Rise Fire Evacuation Strategies for Fire and Rescue Services
Home Office · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Testing of High-Rise Fire Evacuation Strategies for Fire and Rescue Services
Awarded 15 Jan 2021
Awarded15 Jan 2021
Value£200,000.00
SupplierUniversity Of Central Lancashire
AgencyHome Office
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 10mo ago12mo term
Awarded 15 Jan 2021Expired 14 Jan 2022
About
Home Office awarded a contract to University Of Central Lancashire for operational research and testing of strategies for evacuating occupants from high-rise buildings involved in fire.
The research examined and practically evaluated effective evacuation means, surveyed residents and building users to assess public understanding of fire safety measures, and produced a report to support recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and the Hackitt review.
The contract value was £200,000.
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