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title: "Provision of flammability test equipment"
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# Provision of flammability test equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0abfc5c2-ec75-4183-94f4-4ff426303bbb

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is conducting a tender for the provision of flammability test equipment, which includes essential items such as a cone calorimeter and a non-combustibility tester. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total value of £150,000. The tender, which was published on 29 August 2020, has a contract period commencing on 12 October 2020 and extending until 31 March 2023. The equipment is required for a newly established flammability test laboratory located within the UK, specifically at 1 Victoria Street, London.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given that they are eligible to compete. Companies that specialise in precision apparatus or environmental safety testing would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth and expansion for businesses looking to establish or enhance their footprint in the scientific and testing equipment industry.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Office for Product Safety and Standards has established a flammability test laboratory for small sample testing and requires a cone calorimeter, non-combustibility tester, and a tube toxicity furnace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ead295-e96b-43a7-801e-98a7d177ac69 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ead295-e96b-43a7-801e-98a7d177ac69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ead295-e96b-43a7-801e-98a7d177ac69
  29th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=520447113
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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