Tenders/Contract Award Notice Independent review into 2DP fire and structural safety

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Contract Award Notice Independent review into 2DP fire and structural safety

Department for Education

Published: Nov 3, 2026

Updated: Nov 4, 2026

Source: UK Contracts Finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd — £119,750

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About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and education and training sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Higher Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 119,750.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

1. The Education Estates Directorate (EED) within the Department for Education (DfE) continually review the standards and assurance processes used to deliver school and college buildings through our capital delivery programmes. 2. 2D panelised construction is a type of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). MMC is a broad term used for innovative technologies and practices to improve speed, efficiency and sustainability in construction. In 2019, MHCLG developed a definition framework for MMC. In summary: - Category 1 - Volumetric Modular - 3D Primary Structural Systems - Category 2 - Panelised Modular - 2D Primary Structural Systems - Category 3 to 7 - Other manufacturing process (including 3D printing, digital systems and non-structural components). 3. This contract will support a wider review to see where improvements can be made to the department's current approach to delivering buildings using load-bearing 2D panelised construction. This will ensure we continue to deliver buildings that provide an excellent learning environment. 4. The successful Supplier, as set out in this notice, shall provide the department with strategic technical advice on fire safety and structural engineering considerations for the delivery of buildings using 2D panelised construction. The advice shall be based on findings and evidence from a review of existing education projects constructed using 2D panels. Suppliers shall undertake a desk review, site visits and stakeholder workshops (with manufacturers, suppliers, delivery colleagues). The Supplier shall also draw on their wider experience and expertise of this construction type across other sectors (including residential, commercial, healthcare and the wider public sector) when providing this technical advice.. CPV: Health and safety services (71317200). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_533493/1609162. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 781 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 618 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Education in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd was awarded the contract for £119,750. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_533493/1609162 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.