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UK SBS SSACR19025 Testing of Freezers and Fridge-Freezers for compliance with Product Safety requirements

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS SSACR19025 Testing of Freezers and Fridge-Freezers for compliance with Product Safety requirements." This contract falls under the Research and Development Services industry category and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £34,965, was awarded on 15th February 2019, and the contract period commenced on 18th February 2019, concluding on 29th March 2019. This is a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and it has reached the Award stage. Notably, no bids were received during the tender period that ended on 14th February 2019.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses operating in product safety testing and compliance services. Companies with expertise in electrical and fire hazard testing, particularly those familiar with European harmonised standards such as EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-24, may find this procurement relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider tendering for similar future opportunities, as UK SBS aims to work with a diverse range of suppliers to enhance efficiency and modernisation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS SSACR19025 Testing of Freezers and Fridge-Freezers for compliance with Product Safety requirements

Notice Description

****THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE ONLY NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) had a requirement for; To test 10 critical clauses from EN 60335-1 and the relevant part 2 covering electrical and fire hazards for a selection of freezers and fridge freezers to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): * General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) - 2001/95/EC * UK Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1803 - Consumer Protection The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 The test methods applied should follow harmonised standards EN 60335-1:2012 and EN 60335-2-24 (freezers and fridge freezers) published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement methods, which take into account the generally recognised state of the art. The critical clauses, which we required testing for, are: * 30 Resistance to heat and fire * 19 Abnormal operation * 11 Heating * 22 Construction * 8 Protection against access to live parts * 23 Internal wiring * 24 Components * 25 Supply connection and external flexible cords * 28 Screws and connections * 27 Provision for earthing No bids received following a tender process (Reg 32 (2) (a)) Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12a80039-20a0-4004-85bf-5ec27d556bc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5752edb0-2fcc-43fa-af01-21bd9bf9b5fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,965 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,965 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERTEK TESTING & CERTIFICATION

Further Information

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