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Office for Product Safety & Standards Hardness Testing Equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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06 Jan 2026 at 15:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade in London has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Hardness Testing Equipment for the Office for Product Safety and Standards. This contract, titled "Office for Product Safety & Standards Hardness Testing Equipment," falls within the industry category of goods, specifically machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The procurement utilised a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Innovatest UK Ltd on 22nd December 2025 and is active from that date until 31st March 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 31st August 2026. The award signifies the completion stage of the procurement, with a total gross amount of £66,630.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in testing and measuring apparatus. As no competition was involved due to the direct procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises like Innovatest UK Ltd, which are agile and can fulfil niche requirements, stand to benefit substantially from similar procurement opportunities. Businesses in the region capable of providing specialised equipment and services, like installation, calibration, and training for such apparatus, are well-suited to such tenders. Engaging in these processes can position firms favourably for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office for Product Safety & Standards Hardness Testing Equipment

Notice Description

Procurement of Hardness Testing Equipment for the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06004e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000774-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

INNOVATEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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