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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Procurement Act 2023 supplier investigations

26 February 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Georgia Gould Lab Queen's Park and Maida Vale

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Key points

  • The Cabinet Office plans to investigate seven organizations for potential professional misconduct linked to the Grenfell fire.
  • The Procurement Act 2023's debarment powers will be used to conduct these investigations.
  • Further investigations may be launched against other organizations if necessary.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the intention to investigate seven organizations using new debarment powers from the Procurement Act 2023 following the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report.

Action requested

The Cabinet Office announces its intent to launch investigations into 7 organisations for potential professional misconduct related to the Grenfell fire, utilising the Procurement Act 2023's debarment powers. Investigations may be extended to other organizations as deemed necessary.

Key facts

  • The Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Inquiry identified failings by specific named organisations.
  • Seven organisations will be investigated immediately: Arconic Architectural Products SAS, Saint-Gobain Construction Products UK Limited (regarding Celotex Limited), Exova (UK) Limited, Harley Facades Limited, Kingspan Insulation Limited, Rydon Maintenance Limited, and Studio E Architects Limited.
  • The Procurement Act 2023 allows for investigations into supplier misconduct and the creation of a debarment list.
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