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Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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02 Jun 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract to SGS United Kingdom Limited for Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing, essential for compliance with the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. This procurement falls under the category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services with the CPV code 71600000. Serving as the buying organisation, DBT aims to ensure quality and regulatory compliance across various locations, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands. The contract, valued at £95,000, commenced on 12th May 2025 and will run until 12th May 2026, following an open tender process with the award made on 9th May 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those experienced with smart vehicle charging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors with relevant expertise are ideally positioned to engage in this market. The open procedure method indicates a competitive environment, encouraging diverse business participation in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 within the UK. This involves ensuring that electric vehicle charging points are of the right quality and that robust and effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice. OPSS intend to procure the testing of up to 15 charge points for compliance against most of the requirements of the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021. A contract has been awarded for this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fc82b6b-f08f-4688-a5ff-2a3a000e45af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24daf57d-eccc-46b8-b9e2-213dec17e69a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, 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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 12 May 2026 1-2 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

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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