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Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS )

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13 Jan 2019 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the UK, which has issued an invitation to tender for testing tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety regulations. This procurement falls within the technical testing, analysis and consultancy services category. The tender period ended on 6 December 2018, while the contract period commenced on 20 December 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2019, with a budget ranging from £95,000 to £116,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing and compliance verification, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with expertise in product safety testing and regulatory compliance would be well-suited to compete, as there is potential for expanding services in the UK and potentially beyond, given the tender's international delivery addresses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements

Notice Description

To test a selection of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers 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 budget for this contract is PS95,000 - PS116,000 excluding VAT with a contract duration of 3 months (from the award of the contract) with a possible extension of up to an additional 3 months. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38bc7688-f3e5-4c36-a77f-9a6229bc381e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604f597f-a315-43fe-bbb7-5c0de6d239ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2018 - 31 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS )
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UL VS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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