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Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS )

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11 Oct 2018 at 09:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting an open tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers to ensure their compliance with product safety regulations. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements," is classified under technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. The tender period concludes on 7th November 2018, while the contract duration is set to begin on 6th December 2018 and will last for three months, with the potential for a three-month extension. The budget for this contract ranges from £95,000 to £116,000 excluding VAT, with the delivery addresses including the UK and various territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by engaging in technical testing services. Companies specialising in product safety compliance, technical analysis, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation while contributing to vital safety compliance in the consumer product sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.7 Instead of: 07 November 2018 Time: 14:01 Read New: 14 November 2018 Time: 14:01 Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 07 November 2018 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2018 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To test a selection of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): *General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC *UK Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1803 - Consumer Protection The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 The budget for this contract is PS95,000 - PS116,000 excluding VAT with a contract duration of 3 months (from the award of the contract) with a possible extension of up to an additional 3 months. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b41f08c9-59ae-4c41-8964-63181b4ae190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600d6442-40c3-4b2a-ad82-e6ec78d69bbd
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS )
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

Further Information

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