Fire safety experts urged to apply for new 140m framework

[edit] End-to-end fire safety measures

Experts are being sought for a new framework to supply end-to-end fire safety measures for the public sector.

Not-for-profit public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group’s Fire Safety (FS2) Framework is now open for prospective suppliers across Britain to apply until mid-August.

Worth £105 million in England, £20 million in Scotland, and £15 million in Wales, FS2 will feature six spaces per lot, per regional area.

Fire safety experts looking to apply can register to attend LHC’s FS2 webinar at 11am on Monday 3 July, where they can find out more on the framework.

FS2 builds on and will replace the current Fire Safety (FS1) framework, which covers passive measures and consultancy. It will provide new or replacement passive and active fire protection measures for existing and new domestic and non-domestic buildings, as well as fire suppression, consultancy, waking watch services and cladding remediation.

Designed collaboratively with industry experts, the framework covers all current legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Fire Safety (England) regulations 2022. This will offer peace of mind for public sector clients, who will benefit from the assurance that industry developments and best practice are followed.

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Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at LHC, said:

“Given the recent implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, fire safety has become a paramount concern for local authorities and social housing providers, which are prioritising preparedness of buildings in case of a fire.

“FS2, our new fire safety framework, represents a significant advancement from FS1 by expanding the range of fire safety measures available. We have developed the framework with expert consultancy input to ensure comprehensive coverage of current legislation, providing our clients with peace of mind through compliance with regulations and industry best practices.

“We also recognise the valuable knowledge and capabilities of SMEs and by tapping into their expertise. Through FS2, we aim to provide our clients with a wide array of national and local organisations capable of undertaking specialised projects, offering distinct value and tailored solutions to meet their needs.”

[edit] Comprehensive range of fire safety measures

The framework will be available via both direct award and mini competition through LHC’s business units across Britain, including Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC), Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA), South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) and LHC London and South East England (LSE).

FS2 covers a comprehensive range of fire safety measures, including passive fire protection and containment, cladding and remediation services, fire detection and alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and consultancy services on fire risk assessments.

It aims to provide more regional suppliers for certain workstreams and deliver a variety of suppliers, increasing access to SMEs with suitable capabilities to engage in various types of projects, specialisms, and value to suit clients’ needs.

The suite of measures from FS1 have been built upon and placed under one framework to reflect public sector client feedback and the marketplace, giving clients access to suitably qualified and experienced contractors and consultants via a single source.

[edit] Further information

To find out more about FS2 and apply to be part of the framework, click here.

To register for the FS2 webinar click here.

This article was issued via Press Release as "Fire safety experts urged to apply for new £140m framework" dated July 3, 2023.

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