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    ContractsSubject Matter Expert for 2D Panelised Construction Safety Assessment
    Open tender

    Subject Matter Expert for 2D Panelised Construction Safety Assessment

    Contract value
    £150k
    Published 25 Jun 2026

    DfE seeks a structural and fire safety expert to advise on standards and best practice for 2D panelised modern methods of construction in UK buildings.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 25 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £150k
    Published 25 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £150,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 months ago.

    25 June 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking a subject matter expert to provide specialist advice on the structural and fire safety performance of 2D panelised modern methods of construction (MMC). The core objective is to determine whether existing standards, guidance, and best practice developed for traditional construction methods require adaptation or development for 2D panelised systems. Key responsibilities include: - Researching, collating, and reviewing information on 2D panel systems used in low to medium-rise UK buildings - Analysing data provided by DfE - Conducting site visits to active construction projects and completed buildings using this method - Engaging with major contractors who supply and construct 2D panelised buildings - Providing recommendations on regulatory and safety compliance requirements This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) issued for market engagement purposes only. It is not a formal call for competition. Full procurement details will be shared following the Market Engagement event. DfE reserves the right to proceed or not proceed with a formal tender process and will not be liable for any costs or effort incurred by organisations responding to this notice.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Mace Consult Ltd1× · 33%
    2. ARCADIS CONSULTING UK LIMITED1× · 33%
    3. Gleeds Cost Management1× · 33%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7a
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
    Sector
    Engineering