At tender stage, contractors are expected to demonstrate competence, planning, and compliance across every aspect of a project. Yet temporary fire safety is often one of the least clearly articulated elements of a tender submission.
Fire safety intent can be fragmented, overly generic, or left to be addressed once work is already underway. This creates uncertainty for clients, risk for contractors, and potential issues with compliance and insurance expectations later in the project lifecycle.
The Challenge
Tender documents frequently lack a clear, structured explanation of how temporary fire safety will be managed during construction. While permanent fire strategies are usually well defined, temporary measures are often assumed rather than documented.
In an environment of increasing scrutiny, this can raise questions:
- Has temporary fire risk been properly considered?
- Is there a coherent strategy aligned with the build programme?
- Are responsibilities and assumptions clearly defined?
Our Solution: The Design Intent Document
To address this gap, Howler provides a Temporary Fire Safety Design Intent Document, designed specifically to be submitted as part of a contractor’s tender package.
This is a branded, project-specific document, tailored to the site and build methodology, which clearly sets out how temporary fire safety will be managed during construction. It demonstrates forethought, competence, and alignment with best practice from the very start of a project.
What the Design Intent Covers
Each document is bespoke, but typically includes:
- Introduction – outlining the project context and fire safety objectives
- Temporary Fire Alarm System Overview – approach and rationale
- Proposed Fire Alarm System Design – layout, coverage, and scalability
- Provision of Fire Extinguishers During Construction – risk-based allocation
- Partnership with Howler – roles, responsibilities, and ongoing support
The Benefits
- Strengthens tender submissions with clear fire safety intent
- Demonstrates proactive planning to clients and stakeholders
- Supports compliance, insurance, and audit requirements
- Reduces ambiguity and risk once the project is awarded
- Establishes a strong Golden Thread from day one
Find Out More
If you would like to learn more about our Temporary Fire Safety Design Intent Document and how it can support your tender submissions, register your interest below. One of our Business Development team will be in touch to discuss your project requirements.
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