Research on Fire Safety Provisions for Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing in Approved Document B
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Fire Safety Provisions for Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing in Approved Document B
Awarded 02 Aug 2020
Awarded02 Aug 2020
Value£449,000.00
SupplierOFR CONSULTANTS LIMITED
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 9mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 2 Aug 2020Expired 2 Feb 2023
About
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government awarded a contract to OFR Consultants Limited for research to assess current provisions related to balconies, spandrels, and selected external wall materials in Approved Document B (ADB) and provide knowledge and evidence for future policy options.
The project aimed to ensure ADB provides adequate guidance to meet minimum requirements under Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations 2010.
The initial contract duration was until 2 August 2022, with an option to extend up to 2 February 2023.
The contract value was AUD 449,000.
It was awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.
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Research on Fire Safety Provisions for Balconies, Spandrels, and Glazing in Approved Document B
Won by OFR CONSULTANTS LIMITED · MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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