Tender

Ecodesign Dishwasher Further 3's Testing 2023/24

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) - Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is seeking offers for further testing of dishwashers to assess compliance with Ecodesign Regulations and Energy Labelling requirements. This procurement process involves testing 3 selected dishwasher samples against standard EN 60436:2020+ EN 60436:2020/A11:2020. The deadline for submitting offers is November 3, 2023, with a contract period scheduled from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, offering opportunities for service providers in technical analysis or consultancy services.

This tender opportunity, led by the Department for Business and Trade, presents a chance for businesses offering technical analysis or consultancy services to compete for a £22,000 contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The location for service delivery is specified as SW1A 2DY in the United Kingdom, with potential for business growth and collaboration with the UK government's market surveillance authority responsible for enforcing energy-related product regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecodesign Dishwasher Further 3's Testing 2023/24

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Ecodesign Regulations for Energy-Related Products 2010, Energy Information Regulations 2011 and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 within the UK. OPSS intend to assess and investigate selected products by inspecting the technical documentation and purchasing household appliances obtained from the UK market to test them against the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements. This procurement is to get test facilities on board to undertake the testing work. To carry out further testing (+3s) of 3 selected dishwasher samples of the same model as a follow-up investigation of the first seven (7) dishwashers that was previously tested. The initial testing results show that three (3) of the model dishwashers failed and the other 3 passed. Hence, this is a follow-up test for the 3 samples that failed according to the standard EN 60436:2020+ EN 60436:2020/A11:2020. Performance testing is required for additional verification of the first test results of the model covering all the clauses to standard and will need to include that in the report as well as do the necessary arithmetic to work out the overall results. The aim is to determine the dishwasher's compliance with EU regulations listed below - in British Standards where applicable. The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 - UK Statutory Instruments 2021/745, and Retained Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 with regard to the Energy Information requirements for Dishwashers. The Authority is using e-Tendering for this Procurement. Jaggaer is the Authority's e-Tendering Platform. It can be accessed via your web browser at https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. To bid for this opportunity please register on this platform. You can find all tender documents under ITT reference number itt_520.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89351990-a7ff-424b-8ccc-084af256a8d3
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

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
kelly.stannard@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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