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OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices" under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services (CPV code: 71600000). The contract, worth £200,000, involves routine standardised testing of door closers as per the British Standards Institute regulation BS EN 1154:1997. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2025 and its conclusion on 24th February 2027. Testing will be conducted primarily within the United Kingdom, but may also cover various international locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in technical testing and analysis, particularly those with expertise in door closing device regulations and compliance. Businesses well-suited to compete include specialised testing laboratories and consultancy services that can provide high-standard verification and assessment according to specified protocols. With the backing of the Department for Business and Trade and the potential for extensive data contribution to broader construction product planning, companies engaging in this tender can strengthen their market positioning and expand their service offerings on both domestic and international fronts.

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Notice Title

OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

Notice Description

The requirement is for routine standardised testing of door closers. The applicable tests, setups and parameters for the products are specified in the designated British Standards Institute legislation - BS EN 1154:1997: Building Hardware Controlled Door Closing Devices. The aims of testing are to (A) perform a series of screen tests on products on the UK market to verify their efficacy against the requirements and test methods and, (B) to gather data on this product sector, which will feed into the wider OPSS Construction Products planning. This award notice relates to a secondary contract that will only be utilised when the primary contract cannot be used. This approach was fully articulated in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-873ce0bb-067c-451f-b748-9665cff3d943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12587824-41af-4e35-81f3-d6d666c326a9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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 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

NORTHWEST LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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