Tender

Testing of Fire Door-Sets and Component Devices

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has invited tenders for Project 3276, titled "Testing of Fire Door-Sets and Component Devices". This procurement, classified under Engineering services (CPV 71300000) and Research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000), is focused on evaluating internal and external door sets against specified performance standards BS EN 16304 and BS EN 14351-1. The tender process is at the active stage with the open procedure method being followed as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The submission deadline for tenders is 13:00 GMT on 24th March 2025, with the clarification period ending on 7th March 2025. The contract is expected to start on 21st July 2025 and will last for 24 months, potentially extending by up to 12 more months, with an estimated value of £500,000. The primary location is the UK, but it also includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in engineering and R&D consultancy services. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of complying with industry standards and performance criteria. Given the project's value and potential extension, it opens doors for new market expansion and financial growth. Companies with expertise in fire safety testing, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale government contracts, would be well-positioned to benefit from this tender. The open procedure invites both individual legal entities and consortiums involving sub-contractors, providing flexibility in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Testing of Fire Door-Sets and Component Devices

Notice Description

1. You are invited to tender for Project 3276 - Testing of Fire Door-Sets and Component Devices. The requirement is for the testing of a variety of internal and external door sets against certain performance criteria outlines in their designated product standard - BS EN 16304 and BS EN 14351-1. 2. The requirement and subsequent contract shall be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend by up to 12 months. The estimated value for the contract is PS500,000 for the contract period including any extension and is exclusive of VAT. 3. This Procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the Regulation 27 Open Procedure. Tenderers must submit a tender as a single legal entity. Tenderers can submit a tender as part of a proposed consortium or with named sub-contractors, but the tender must be submitted by a single legal entity that will represent the consortium or group of economic operators. 4. The anticipated date for the contract award decision is 28th of April 2025. Please note that this is an indicative date and may change. 5. The clarification period ends on the 07th of March 2025 at 13:00 GMT. You must submit your tender to arrive no later than 13:00 GMT on the 24th of March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/087b2829-dfc8-4896-ac7a-34315c06927c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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