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Office for Product Safety and Standards: Ecodesign Testing Washing Machines

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Office for Product Safety and Standards: Ecodesign Testing Washing Machines" was led by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to SGS United Kingdom Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Manchester. The procurement process is described under legal basis 2023/54 and utilised a direct procurement method, classified as a 'Below threshold - without competition' type, indicating no competitive tendering. The contract, categorised under services within the technical inspection and testing industry, was signed on 7th November 2025 and is expected to be active until 3rd November 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £134,148.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in technical inspection and testing services within the United Kingdom. As the contract focuses on testing the energy compliance and efficiency of washing machines in alignment with eco-design and energy labelling standards, companies with expertise in eco-compliance testing would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The contract's direct award method implies a potential to engage in forthcoming needs for similar testing services by establishing a reputation with the Department for Business & Trade.

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Notice Title

Office for Product Safety and Standards: Ecodesign Testing Washing Machines

Notice Description

Testing of Washing Machines obtained from the UK market to assess efficiency and compliance with designated eco-design and energy labelling standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e151
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,790 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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