Urgent Fire Risk Assessment of External Walls (FRAEW) Replacement Programme
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
20 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
The scope includes the review, replacement and completion of FRAEW assessments for identified residential properties where previous assessments have been found to be inconsistent, incomplete, or unreliable. Works include, but are not limited to: • Desktop review of existing fire safety documentation, drawings and historical FRAEW reports • On site inspections of external wall systems, balconies, attachments and associated interfaces • Review and interpretation of intrusive investigation findings, where available, including cavity barrier provision, fire stopping and material composition • Assessment of fire spread risk, combustibility, and mitigating factors in line with PAS 9980 methodology • Preparation and issue of compliant FRAEW reports, including clear risk conclusions and recommendations to support risk management and remediation decision making • Engagement with internal stakeholders to support urgent risk queries and regulatory assurance requirements The service also includes prioritisation of urgent FRAEW requests, leveraging existing building knowledge gained through previous investigations and completed assessments to expedite report delivery and avoid duplication of surveys.
The outputs will provide Peabody with consistent, evidence based FRAEW documentation to support statutory compliance, enforcement readiness, asset management and life safety decision making. • Desktop review of existing fire safety documentation, drawings and historical FRAEW reports • On site inspections of external wall systems, balconies, attachments and associated interfaces • Review and interpretation of intrusive investigation findings, where available, including cavity barrier provision, fire stopping and material composition • Assessment of fire spread risk, combustibility, and mitigating factors in line with PAS 9980 methodology • Preparation and issue of compliant FRAEW reports, including clear risk conclusions and recommendations to support risk management and remediation decision making • Engagement with internal stakeholders to support urgent risk queries and regulatory assurance requirements The service also includes prioritisation of urgent FRAEW requests, leveraging existing building knowledge gained through previous investigations and completed assessments to expedite report delivery and avoid duplication of surveys. The outputs will provide Peabody with consistent, evidence based FRAEW documentation to support statutory compliance, enforcement readiness, asset management and life safety decision making.
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Peabody (a large UK housing association) needs qualified fire safety specialists to review, inspect, and produce Fire Risk Assessment of External Walls (FRAEW) reports for residential buildings where previous assessments were poor quality, incomplete, or unreliable. The work is urgent and focuses on determining fire risk in external wall systems to support compliance and safety decisions.
Requirements
- Expertise in FRAEW assessments and PAS 9980 methodology (the official standard for fire risk assessment of external walls)
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections of external wall systems, balconies, and building interfaces
- Knowledge of fire spread risk, combustibility assessment, and material composition analysis
- Experience reviewing intrusive investigation findings, cavity barriers, and fire stopping systems
- Ability to produce compliant, evidence-based FRAEW reports that meet regulatory standards
- Capacity to respond to urgent requests and engage with internal stakeholders on fire safety queries
- Understanding of statutory compliance requirements and enforcement readiness for residential properties
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Desktop review of existing fire safety documentation, building drawings, and previous FRAEW reports for identified properties
- Conduct on-site inspections of external wall systems, balconies, attachments, and their connections to the building
- Review and interpret findings from intrusive (invasive) investigations, including cavity barrier provision and fire stopping materials
- Assess fire spread risk and combustibility of materials using PAS 9980 standard methodology
- Identify and evaluate mitigating factors that reduce fire risk
- Prepare and issue formal FRAEW reports with clear risk conclusions and remediation recommendations
- Prioritise urgent assessment requests using knowledge from previous investigations to avoid duplicate surveys
- Engage with Peabody staff to answer fire safety queries and provide regulatory assurance
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand PAS 9980 — this is the British standard for FRAEW assessments. If you're not already certified or trained in this, you'll need to acquire this expertise or partner with someone who has it.
- 2Notice the emphasis on 'urgent' and 'prioritisation' — Peabody needs fast turnaround on reports, so bidders should demonstrate efficient processes and capacity to handle tight deadlines.
- 3The work involves fixing previous poor-quality assessments — read the full tender documents to understand which properties are in scope, how many assessments are needed, and the timeline.
- 4Look for the contract value, duration, and whether this is a single project or an ongoing framework agreement — this affects your resource planning and pricing.
- 5Check whether Peabody provides access to existing building data or whether you need to source historical documentation yourself — this impacts your survey costs and timeline.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger fire safety consultant or surveyor firm if you lack PAS 9980 accreditation — you could bid as a subcontractor or joint venture to access this work without building expertise from scratch.
- Peabody manages thousands of properties; if you win this contract and perform well, position yourself for ongoing framework agreements or retainer work reviewing their entire portfolio.
- Highlight your ability to leverage 'existing building knowledge' and avoid duplicate surveys — Peabody values efficiency, so emphasize your streamlined processes, data management systems, and quick report turnaround times in your bid.
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Published
20 May 2026
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