Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Outsourced Product Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced a planned procurement process titled "Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Outsourced Product Testing." This tender falls under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services (CPV 71600000) and involves services. The procurement is in its Planning stage with DBT seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) by 10th January 2025. The contract will be a multi-year, multi-lot framework potentially covering construction product testing, general product safety testing, energy efficiency testing, chemical testing, and cyber security testing across the UK. DBT anticipates utilising the new Open Framework permissions, with a total estimated contract value of £35,000,000. Further details will be provided with the tender documents, with future meetings planned with interested suppliers.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialised in technical and product testing. Companies with expertise in areas such as construction products' fire resistance, electrical equipment safety, energy efficiency, chemical, and cyber security testing would be well-suited to compete. The framework’s nature, encompassing multiple lots and an extended duration, provides substantial potential for long-term partnerships and business growth within the UK regulatory environment. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage early and submit their EOIs to shape the tender requirements to align with industry capabilities. This opportunity not only supports business expansion but also contributes to enhancing product safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sectors.

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Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Outsourced Product Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

29th November 2024 10:19:50 AM
Contract Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) expects to publish a contract opportunity relating to its requirement for outsourced product testing for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). DBT intends to introduce a multi-year, multi-lot framework for the provision of various types of testing across multiple years. DBT are requesting Expressions of Interest ("EOI") pertaining to this requirement. Please email: commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk by 10th January 2025 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. Meetings will also be held directly with interested participants at a future date, subject to capacity.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04c108

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

71600000

CPV Division(s)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Old Admiralty Building

London

SW1A 2EG

United Kingdom

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Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Outsourced Product Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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