Tender

FM21201 - Combustibility Testing of Plywood

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 17:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "FM21201 - Combustibility Testing of Plywood," is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) based in Swindon, England. This opportunity falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry category, with a total contract value of £122,000. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for tender submissions, and bids must be submitted before the deadline on Tuesday, 12th October 2021, at 11:00 am. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd November 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in technical testing and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in combustibility testing in accordance with specified standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly are encouraged to participate, as they may benefit from the open procurement process. Companies with relevant certifications and capabilities to adhere to British standards for testing, such as BS EN 13986 and BS EN 13501, will find themselves well-situated to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21201 - Combustibility Testing of Plywood

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 12th October 2021 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement To test a selection of plywood to verify their classification as defined by BS EN 13986:2004+A1:2015 and BS EN 13501-1:2018. The test methods applied should follow those set out in BS EN 13986:2004+A1:2015 as applicable to the samples and should be done following the relevant standards for each test, including any normative/informative reference standards: * BS EN ISO 1182 - Non-combustibility test * BS EN ISO 1716 - Heat of combustion test * BS EN 13823 - Single burning item test * BS EN ISO 11925-2 - Ignitability test 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: 8ED27W6X8S 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: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b15b376a-b7ec-48a0-86ff-0282904158e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed441996-d253-4885-b058-47a1c527fcc5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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