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FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 May 2022 at 13:48

Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 20:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project falls under the Research and Development Services category and is part of the strategic research programme for product safety initiated by BEIS. The tender stage is active, and bids are due by 11:00 on 11th January 2022. The contract's value is £50,000, with a specified contract period running from 7th February to 8th July 2022. This procurement is classified as a limited method and relies on competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in nanomaterials and consumer product safety. Companies focusing on evidence-based safety research and product standards compliance would be well positioned to compete for this contract. The strategic aims of the project underscore the importance of thorough literature reviews and data collection surrounding nanomaterials, which could further foster innovation in the sector while ensuring consumer safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This project is being recruited as part of the BEIS Office for Product Safety and Standards Strategic Research Programme (SRP), which was launched in March 2018. This programme provides high quality strategic science-based research to strengthen the evidence base for Safety and Standards policy development, delivery and enforcement, giving business the confidence to innovate and protecting consumers from unsafe products. The wide range of evidence-based research supported by the SRP helps to address critical questions relating to current product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. This project will review literature on the use and prevalence of metal and non-metal nanomaterials in consumer products regulated by OPSS and the associated safety issues. Specifically, this project will provide OPSS with an enhanced nanomaterials evidence base, inclusive of the full landscape of manufacturers' responsibilities and relied upon industrial standards, to inform the prioritisation of future nanomaterials-focused testing and research projects. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: S974PPN843 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ef40e79-df2a-4213-a3b3-850832e13f9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09810f20-d51d-444d-9b2c-5f39480364a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 9 Sep 2022 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION AISBL (NIA

Further Information

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