Planning

Various Testing Services

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being managed by Thurrock Council, a public authority in sub-central government. The procurement, titled "Various Testing Services," focuses on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This includes the testing of electrical items, toys, cosmetics, jewellery, ladders, construction products, and other consumer goods. Interested parties are encouraged to submit expressions of interest by 26 February 2026, with the opportunity to raise questions or suggestions as part of the engagement process. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 September 2026 and may extend until 2030. The services are categorised under CPV codes 71600000 and 71900000, encapsulating technical and laboratory services. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 18 February 2026, and further notice is anticipated by 31 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering the required testing services across various product categories. Given the diversity of items needing examination for compliance with safety standards and legislation, test houses with specialized accreditation will find this tender highly attractive. It represents an excellent opportunity for businesses proficient in laboratory testing and technical consultancy services to secure long-term contracts with Thurrock Council. With multiple lots available, companies can focus on specific areas matching their expertise and infrastructure, ensuring effective participation and potential expansion in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Various Testing Services

Notice Description

The products requiring testing are: * Electrical items * Toys * Cosmetics * Jewellery * Ladders * Construction products * Other consumer items They all need to be tested to the relevant safety standard and legislation. Not all test houses are accredited to test goods against all standards so we will need to have a few lots that suppliers can tender for.

Planning Information

Engagement on this occasion consists only of a request for expressions of interest (EOI) with an option to submit questions and or suggestions relating to the documents shared for information with the EOI. Instruction for responding are in the EOI document which I can email out to interested bidders. Please email Mariangela.Dubaldo@thurrock.gov.uk on or before 26/02/2026 to receive the EOI, specification and pricing schedule for review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06574f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014888-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mariangela.dubaldo@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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