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OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs" for the technical testing of gas hobs against Regulation (EU) 2016/426 and The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018. The contract, valued at £70,000, will be executed from 9th April 2025 to 3rd July 2025. An optional three-month extension is included. The procurement process was conducted using a competitive quotation (below threshold) method and fits within the services category, specifically technical testing services. Locations covered under this contract include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage, as of the latest update on 11th April 2025, is 'Award'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on technical testing services, especially those capable of adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to engage in this procurement opportunity, thereby facilitating business growth through specialised service delivery. Large-scale companies, such as UL VS LIMITED, which has already been contracted for this service, highlight the competitive nature and substantial potential for expert firms in this industry to secure lucrative government contracts and expand their market presence internationally.

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Notice Title

OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the testing of gas hobs against Regulation (EU) 2016/426 and The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018. The Contract includes an optional three month time only extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04655c71-55ed-46f5-9a6c-83e24675c7a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79b00bc-96fd-40ac-996e-db79af6e6c23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UL VS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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