Planning

Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

17 Sep 2018 at 15:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Product Safety and Standards, part of the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV Code: 73200000) and is located in the West Midlands, England. An engagement event is scheduled for 27 September 2018, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 1 December 2018. Additional details are available in the market engagement notice published on 17 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on research and consultancy services related to consumer product safety. Companies with expertise in market research, product safety analysis, and innovative technologies in consumer safety, such as those addressing modern domestic hazards or advancements in condition monitoring, would be well-suited to participate. The strategic research projects discussed may pave the way for collaborations that can enhance business growth while contributing to essential safety standards in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety

Notice Description

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (an office within BEIS) are holding a Supplier Engagement event on Thursday 27 September 2018 to discuss the Strategic Research Programme and some of the immediate opportunities for involvement. The following projects will be discussed: 1.) Strategic Roadmap for Consumer Product Safety 2.) Characteristics of modern domestic fires 3.) Advanced condition monitoring for detection of consumer appliance failure 4.) Legal issues concerning the 3D printing of spare parts for consumer appliances 5.) Safety of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in consumer products Further detail on these projects is provided in the attachment. Additional information: About the Office for Product Safety and Standards The Office for Product Safety and Standards ("the Office") was established in January 2018 to build upgraded national capacity for product safety. Its strategy is underpinned by four key objectives: Analyse - strengthening analysis to support effective decision making, making the best use of scientific evidence, risk and intelligence Inform - providing information to support consumers in making informed choices and ensuring that businesses have the information they need to be responsible and comply with the law. Enforce - delivering responsive, effective and targeted enforcement to maintain protection, fairness and confidence. Build - creating a robust product safety system infrastructure that supports innovation and ensures the UK system is fit for the future. In support of these objectives, the Office has established a Scientific and Technical Advice Unit to help place science and evidence at the heart of our work. As a result, its Strategic Research Programme is commissioning high quality, science-based research to strengthen the evidence base for product safety policy, delivery and enforcement. The Office Strategy and a presentation on the Strategic Research Programme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-national-capacity-for-product-safety-strategy-2018-2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3078f26-3b7e-41d6-a908-ea0492e8c23f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Alastair Hooley
Contact Email
alastair.hooley@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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