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Office for Product Safety and Standards- Testing of up to 100 Battery Chargers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Award

21 Oct 2022 at 15:25

Tender

19 Aug 2022 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the testing of up to 100 Battery Chargers to SGS United Kingdom Ltd. The procurement process was completed with a total contract value of £78,750. The contract period started on September 20, 2022, and will end on November 28, 2022. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services and was carried out using an open procurement method.

This tender for testing battery chargers presents opportunities for businesses involved in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Potential bidders are encouraged to review the full details of the testing requirements as per the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement stage, showcasing a commitment to enforcing safety regulations within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Office for Product Safety and Standards- Testing of up to 100 Battery Chargers

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is an appointed market surveillance authority, responsible for (via the Secretary of State) enforcing the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) within the UK. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link to gain a full understanding of the enforcement services role within BEIS OPSS: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services BEIS OPSS require a supplier/s to carry out product safety tests across a range of various product types to assess a baseline level of non-compliance, the results of which will help to inform future decision-making and potential further action. Main Testing Requirements Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 To perform testing on up to a total of 100 battery chargers to verify compliance with the above-mentioned Regulations (and any amendments to these): EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017 Labelling assessment - Visual check according to regulation o Reg 6 &39 CE (or UKCA mark) o Reg 8 Type, batch or serial number o Reg 8 Manufacturer name, trade name or trademark o Reg 8 manufacturer address o Reg18 Importer's name, trade name or trade mark o Reg 18 Importer's UK/EU address Safety testing - Clause 5.3: Protection against electrical energy sources - Clause 5.4.9: Electric strength (without humidity conditioning) - Clause 5.4.2 and 5.4.3: Measurement of creepage distances and clearances The test methods applied should follow designated standards; the reference numbers of which have been published on www.gov.uk, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement methods, which considers the recognised state of the art.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e1b17dc-8804-4903-8f1d-6f0474fd1310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f22ef7-3591-4a40-8e36-e9f572b7253d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£78,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2022 - 28 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

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