Tender

Provision of flammability test equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

20 Aug 2020 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to procure flammability test equipment through an open tender process. This procurement, titled "Provision of flammability test equipment," falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender has an estimated value of £150,000 and is set to close on 18th September 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 12th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2023. The delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the European region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and testing solutions. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying precise testing apparatus, like cone calorimeters and non-combustibility testers, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could allow these organisations to expand their market reach and establish a long-term relationship with a significant government entity.

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Notice Title

Provision of flammability test equipment

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Office for Product Safety and Standards has established a flammability test laboratory for small sample testing and requires a cone calorimeter, non-combustibility tester, and a tube toxicity furnace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e82209d6-13ee-4bdc-921e-046558537fa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b5e4-d863-4b46-bbc5-37d5b0f874b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.opss@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441213451282

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

Notice Documents

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