Award

Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 15:11

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the anatomical and isotopic testing of timber and timber products to Oritain UK Ltd. This procurement, titled "Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS," falls within the laboratory services industry, as classified under the CPV code 71900000. The contract, valued at £94,284, commences on 1 July 2025 and runs until 30 June 2028, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement process followed an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender stage was completed, with the award published on 30 June 2025. The services will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories worldwide.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and technical testing, to engage with governmental projects. The focus on compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013 widens the scope for businesses adept at regulatory and compliance-based testing. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to managing and conducting robust testing methodologies could significantly benefit from such contracts and strengthen their portfolio in collaboration with a key government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS

Notice Description

Notice of Award for a test facility to carry out Anatomical and Isotope testing to verify or establish the species and origin of timber and timber products in order to determine their compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013 for OPSS. Contract start/end dates: Initial term of two years running from 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2027 plus an optional 12 month extension period. /

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47e18779-f0ac-49d3-9d99-1da09ec3eb47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95deaaba-120f-4135-878e-ef0dedca2f72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,284 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,284 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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 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

ORITAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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