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OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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02 Apr 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers" within the technical inspection and testing services industry. The contract, valued at £68,400, was assigned to SGS United Kingdom Ltd and will span from 17 March 2025 to 17 July 2025, with possible extensions up to 3 additional months. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process followed an open procedure, below the threshold, and concluded on 13 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in technical inspection and testing services. Companies adept at providing rigorous compliance testing of appliances, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract highly suitable. Gaining such a contract with the Department for Business and Trade can enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation, thereby expanding its business potential and visibility in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for the supply of OPSS Testing of Tumble Dryers and Washer-Dryers to Regulations for Department for Business and Trade. The contract is four months in duration and may be extended for a period of up to 3 months at the Buyer's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebde8780-2a01-4e00-8695-69ec42389953
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720f38c8-0e08-44a7-8ba3-50cae02f3753
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

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