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RE21617 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Smart Speaker - Invitation to Quote

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement process titled "RE21617 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Smart Speaker - Invitation to Quote." This tender falls under the technical testing, analysis and consultancy services category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd January 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement process follows an open procedure method and has a total estimated value of £103,000, with the deadline for final submissions having been 17th December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing and compliance verification, particularly those with expertise in testing electrical products such as smart speakers against relevant standards. Companies equipped to carry out analyses based on Radio Equipment Regulations and those that can provide compliant laboratory testing services would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can leverage their specialised skills and industry knowledge to compete effectively in this market space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE21617 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Smart Speaker - Invitation to Quote

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 17th December 2021 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS); Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is an appointed market surveillance authority, responsible for (via the Secretary of State) enforcing the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) within the UK. The test results stemming from this tender will form part of a larger testing programme currently being undertaken by OPSS. The aim of this testing programme is establish the baseline levels of non-compliance across a range of products. This tender is focusing on one product from that range. The results of this testing programme will help to inform future OPSS decision-making and aid impact measurement. The successful bidder is to provide test results for 50 different examples of the below electrical product to verify their compliance against the Radio Equipment Regulations. The test house will therefore receive 50 x 3 multiples of each sample to allow for the full suite of tests to be carried out. Therefore, the test house will receive 150 items in total. 50 x 3 = 150. Smart Speaker Samples: The identified test methods applied should follow the relevant standards set out in the Regulations as applicable to the smart speaker samples and should be carried out to the following standard: * EN 62368:2014 +AC:2015 o Clause 4 General requirements (Limited Assessment) o Clause 5.3 Protection against electrical energy sources o Clause 5.4.9 Electric Strength o Clause 5.4.3 and 5.4.2 Clearance, creepage distances (Limited Assessment) o Annex F Marking and Instructions and * Regulation 39 CE/UKCA marking * Regulation 8 or 18 Postal address of economic operator o Annex G.4.2 Direct plug-in equipment (Limited clauses of BS 1363) * EN 55032:2015 +A11:2020 * EN55035:2017 Please ensure you review all attached information for a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found in the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. 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 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 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: SJXSF5WQDA 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-c0e21bf6-e283-4703-af91-9890cca272e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752b9bb3-84dd-4f79-9cb0-14320ca435b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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