Tender

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - ISO 9001 ACCREDITATION BODY - ST HELENS

ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED

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03 Oct 2017 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves St Helens Chamber Limited, which is seeking quotations for ISO 9001 accreditation services for Conway Control Systems Ltd (CCS) located in Warrington, England. This initiative is classified under system quality assurance assessment and review services, with a procurement method specified as a request for quotation (RFQ). The tender was published on 3rd October 2017, and quotations must be submitted by 5:00 PM on 13th October 2017, marking the end of the tender period. The budget for this project falls between £2,500 and £24,999, indicating a less formal procurement process due to the amount.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in accreditation services, particularly those with experience in ISO standards. Firms that are well-versed in quality management systems and have the capability to conduct audits and certifications will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Obtaining this accreditation can not only enhance the operational efficiencies of CCS but also enable accredited providers to win larger projects in the future, fostering further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - ISO 9001 ACCREDITATION BODY - ST HELENS

Notice Description

Background Conway Control Systems Ltd (CCS) is a company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of thermocouples, control systems and instrumentation for use in a number of industrial sectors and applications. Demand is from domestic and international companies that specialise in fire testing, chemical and glass production, pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, military and automotive applications. Many applications require demonstration of the latest quality standards, namely ISO9001:2015. The business employs 8-10 staff and has grown steadily over the past few years. Accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 would assist in further efficient growth of the business. The creation of a revised ISO accredited quality management system would also support efficiencies in the day to day running of the business including: * product traceability * risk management * recruitment and training * customer satisfaction Obtaining and maintaining ISO9001:2015 accreditation will also enable the business to secure larger contracts and generate further opportunities for expansion and growth. The company understands the work required to obtain and maintain accreditation, having worked with older standards for ISO9001 and has standard operating procedures in place to cover the day to day processes within the business. Requirement This RFQ is to carry out the accreditation procedure to gain ISO certification for 9001:2015. Quotations are invited from appropriately qualified accreditation bodies for audit and certification. Deliverable Timescale CCS plans to commence the audit and accreditation process within the period March, April or May 2018. Indicative Budget This work will be part funded though the European Regional Development Fund. The project falls within the PS2,500 - PS24,999 bracket and therefore, under current Public Procurement Regulations, there is no formal tender procedure but a detailed written quotation is required. Evaluation Criteria Quotations will be assessed and scored on the following criteria: Cost (60%) Industry recognition of Accreditation Body (20%) Delivery Timescale (10%) Ease of Communication (10%) Proposal Format Proposals should clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirement set out above. Deadline and Submission Quotations are required by 5:00pm Friday 13 October 2017, either electronically or by post/in person to Graham Conway, Southlyn, Farnworth Road, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2TX Tel. 01744 813235 Email: graham.conway@conwaycontrols.co.uk Date Published 3rd October 2017 This work is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcccb096-4f19-49c3-bb15-acfc3d4eb776
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908164b6-975b-46b7-975e-8eaadbff1921
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFQ
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 6-12 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
ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED
Contact Name
Graham Conway
Contact Email
graham.conway@conwaycontrols.co.uk
Contact Phone
01744 813235

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 2TX
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Penketh and Cuerdley
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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