Planning

Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products to verify compliance with applicable standards

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Planning

11 Sep 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is planning to procure services for anatomic and isotopic testing of timber and timber products to verify compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013. Classified under the CPV code 71900000 for Laboratory Services, this procurement, focused on the UK, is in the planning stage. Interested parties are requested to express their interest via email by 11th October 2024. The procurement process aims to gather information to understand the market's capability, with potential future engagement sessions with interested suppliers. The contract, estimated at £200,000, is anticipated to last approximately 24 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Key deliverables include detailed analytical reports on timber samples within six weeks of receipt. The DBT reserves the right to modify or halt the procurement process based on initial market engagement findings.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and testing services, particularly those with competencies in anatomic and isotopic analysis. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with the necessary testing facilities and expertise in handling timber products can benefit from participating in this procurement. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only showcase their capabilities to a national regulator but also potentially secure a long-term contract, thereby increasing their market presence and operational portfolio. The resulting analytical data will assist DBT and its Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in ensuring product compliance and consumer protection, thus maintaining high standards in the timber industry.

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Notice Title

Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products to verify compliance with applicable standards

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") has a potential requirement for the provision of Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products to verify compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013. DBT are requesting Expressions of Interest ("EOI") pertaining to this requirement. Please email: CommercialBPO@businessandtrade.gov.uk, with 'EOI- Timber Testing' in the subject field, by 11th October 2024 in order to register your interest. At this stage, DBT wishes to understand the size and capability of the supply market. Information that it gathers will be used to refine requirements to ensure they are fit for suppliers to deliver against. Market engagement may be held with interested participants at a future date, subject to requirement and capacity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The full specification shall be provided with the tender documents, but it is expected to require a test facility to undertake analysis of timber and timber products to verify the species and origin against a species declaration, and to check compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013. In the event that the product does not match the species declaration, there is a requirement for the identification of the species and (if possible), it's origin. The key deliverables anticipated; -The test facility shall provide a report for each type of analysis that is undertaken and that all analysis is completed within six (6) weeks of the samples and species declaration being received. -Two test reports, per product, covering the anatomic and isotopic analysis of the samples provided. -Test reports to be sent electronically after each analysis has been concluded. -Where analysis cannot be undertaken, a report outlining the reasons why shall be submitted. It is anticipated that the contract shall be for a period of approximately 24 months with the option for the addition of two further 12-month period to accommodate the completion of testing activity. The requirement has an estimated total value of PS200,000 excluding VAT and this value includes any available contract option(s). It should be noted that DBT makes no commitment to procure these services and may decide to not progress this any further following this engagement with the market. DBT reserves the right to change any information contained within the Early Engagement documentation at any time, and Potential Suppliers rely upon any information provided entirely at their own risk. Background- The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is part of The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and was created in January 2018 to deliver consumer protection and to support business confidence, productivity, and growth. OPSS regulate a wide range of products with a focus on their safety and integrity. OPSS works with local, national, and international regulators, with consumer representatives and with businesses to deliver effective protections and to support compliance. OPSS' mission is to be a trusted product regulator for the UK. This means protecting people and places, enabling business to thrive and empowering consumers to make good choices. OPSS will be a leader of good regulatory practice and a champion of local regulation. OPSS is: * the national regulator for all consumer products, except for vehicles, medicines, and food. * the national regulator for legal metrology, ensuring weighing and measuring instruments are accurate and reliable. * the National Regulator for Construction Products (NRCP). Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link to gain a full understanding of the role of the enforcement services within Government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029125-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@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

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