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Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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25 Mar 2025 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices" in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. This procurement covers a range of geographical locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other overseas territories. The tender process utilised an open procedure, above threshold, ensuring broad competition. The contract period runs from 24th February 2025 to 24th February 2027, with an estimated value of £400,000. Key dates included a tender period ending on 24th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance testing and consulting services, particularly those familiar with British Standards Institute legislation (BS EN 1154:1997). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability profile. SGS United Kingdom Limited, identified as the successful supplier, highlights the opportunity for expert companies in the field to contribute to essential compliance verification processes and data collection, promoting advancements in the construction products sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

Notice Description

The requirement is for routine standardised testing of door closers. The applicable tests, setups and parameters for the products are specified in the designated British Standards Institute legislation - BS EN 1154:1997: Building Hardware Controlled Door Closing Devices. The aims of testing are to (A) perform a series of screen tests on products on the UK market to verify their efficacy against the requirements and test methods and, (B) to gather data on this product sector, which will feed into the wider OPSS Construction Products planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11f76b5-86b8-4af7-bea6-6b43a1b28452
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 2-3 years
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
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
Not specified
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

Further Information

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