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title: "OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs"
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# OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04655c71-55ed-46f5-9a6c-83e24675c7a9

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Gas Hobs" for the technical testing of gas hobs against Regulation (EU) 2016/426 and The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018. The contract, valued at £70,000, will be executed from 9th April 2025 to 3rd July 2025. An optional three-month extension is included. The procurement process was conducted using a competitive quotation (below threshold) method and fits within the services category, specifically technical testing services. Locations covered under this contract include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage, as of the latest update on 11th April 2025, is 'Award'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focusing on technical testing services, especially those capable of adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to engage in this procurement opportunity, thereby facilitating business growth through specialised service delivery. Large-scale companies, such as UL VS LIMITED, which has already been contracted for this service, highlight the competitive nature and substantial potential for expert firms in this industry to secure lucrative government contracts and expand their market presence internationally.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the testing of gas hobs against Regulation (EU) 2016/426 and The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018. The Contract includes an optional three month time only extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79b00bc-96fd-40ac-996e-db79af6e6c23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UL VS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79b00bc-96fd-40ac-996e-db79af6e6c23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79b00bc-96fd-40ac-996e-db79af6e6c23
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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