Changes to Guidance on UKCA Marking
Changes to Guidance on UKCA Marking On the 20th of June 2022 the Government published easements to the previous guidance on UKCA implementation. The Government publication was general guidance and covered the range of manufactured goods which moved from the CE to the UKCA and UKNI regimes. The main change in that guidance was the … Continued
Read more about Changes to Guidance on UKCA MarkingJuly 2022 Energy Update
Dear all, Please find attached a copy of the July 2022 Energy Update document that was shared earlier today via NFCC Procurement with the supporting text below: FM & CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY – ENERGY UPDATE (INCL. SUPPLY, PRICING, PROJECTS)Dear Colleagues,Further to previous communications issued via NFCC Procurement, please find attached the July 2022 Energy Update issued on behalf … Continued
Read more about July 2022 Energy UpdateNational Smoke Alarm Update – July 2022
All, We are pleased to report that the supply of standard smoke and hearing impaired alarms has now improved significantly from all suppliers on the Framework. Due to this and with immediate effect there is no need to complete the smoke alarm data portal and it will be turned off. The centralised co-ordination/allocation of all … Continued
Read more about National Smoke Alarm Update – July 2022National Procurement for the Provision of Energy Consultancy Services
During the last couple of months, members of the FM and Construction National Strategic Task and Finish Group have been working towards adopting a more centralised and coordinated approach in our efforts to adhere to national net zero targets, decarbonise our estate and promote green energy initiatives with the view of meeting environmental sustainability aspirations, … Continued
Read more about National Procurement for the Provision of Energy Consultancy ServicesNational E-Procurement System Update
Dear all, Following recent communications regarding the Bluelight e-sourcing portal, potential grant funding, and your subsequent expression of interest, we are pleased to confirm the below: Home Office grant funding has been approved and shall cover the first year subscription fee for each FRS that on-boards. Funding will cover the e-tendering system alongside a contracts … Continued
Read more about National E-Procurement System UpdateChanges to Guidance on UKCA Markings
On the 20th of June the Government amended their guidance on the requirements for UKCA marking across many product sectors including of course PPE. The full guidance can be found by following this link. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain The changes are described as “easements” to the previously published guidance in order, in their words, “to further support businesses … Continued
Read more about Changes to Guidance on UKCA MarkingsDSTL Grant Funded Research
In line with NFCC vision to achieve more together, we have accessed grant funding through the Home Office to undertake a research project entitled the Future Firefighter.
Read more about DSTL Grant Funded ResearchNational Smoke Alarm Update – 30th May 2022
FireAngel update FireAngel still have a supply chain problem with the W2-MODULE contained in WST-630T hearing impaired alarms. They are not in a position to advise when alarms will be available. There will not be a delivery of standard smoke alarms, ST750, this week due to the bank holiday. FireAngel are expecting a delivery of … Continued
Read more about National Smoke Alarm Update – 30th May 2022Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) update on Capita SSS and NEC Software Solutions.
In March 2022 an inquiry was launched to investigate whether NEC’s acquisition of Capita SSS has resulted in the creation of a merger situation, which could substantially lessen competition within the market in which it operates.Phase 1 of the investigation looked at 4 elements of market supply, which included Computer Aided Despatch (CAD), Integrated Communication … Continued
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NEC4 / JCT Key Characteristics and Critical Comparison of Forms of Contract Speaker: Dr Stuart Kings, Pagabo (co-author of the NEC4 Form of Contract) Elli Nikolaou, Category Lead for FM & Construction is pleased to announce that Pagabo, working in collaboration with the FM & Construction National Task and Finish Group, will be delivering a … Continued
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