Tender

Provision of flammability test equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

29 Aug 2020 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is conducting a tender for the provision of flammability test equipment, which includes essential items such as a cone calorimeter and a non-combustibility tester. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total value of £150,000. The tender, which was published on 29 August 2020, has a contract period commencing on 12 October 2020 and extending until 31 March 2023. The equipment is required for a newly established flammability test laboratory located within the UK, specifically at 1 Victoria Street, London.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given that they are eligible to compete. Companies that specialise in precision apparatus or environmental safety testing would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth and expansion for businesses looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the scientific and testing equipment industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of flammability test equipment

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Office for Product Safety and Standards has established a flammability test laboratory for small sample testing and requires a cone calorimeter, non-combustibility tester, and a tube toxicity furnace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0abfc5c2-ec75-4183-94f4-4ff426303bbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ead295-e96b-43a7-801e-98a7d177ac69
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.opss@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441213451282

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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