--- title: "FM21165 - Testing of Smart Washing Machines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-10-21" --- # FM21165 - Testing of Smart Washing Machines Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c4d33f3-97c2-4d93-9d41-ef79337a3daa.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on testing smart washing machines to ensure compliance with European regulations. The tender, titled "FM21165 - Testing of Smart Washing Machines", falls within the technical testing and consultancy services industry. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tender period, with responses due by 11th August 2021 at 11:00am. The contract, valued at £59,400, covers the period from 27th September 2021 to 24th December 2021, and all submissions were required to be made via the Delta eSourcing Portal. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing and compliance services, particularly those with the capability to assess smart appliances against stringent EU regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing wider competition. Companies equipped with relevant expertise and resources to conduct thorough evaluations, as specified in the tender documentation, will be well-placed to compete for this contract. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 11th August 2021 at 11.00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement To perform testing on a total of 11 smart washing machines, to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): Commission Regulation (EU) No 2019/2023 with regard to Ecodesign requirements for smart washing machines, and Commission Regulation (EU) No 2019/2014 with regard to Energy Labelling requirements of smart washing machines. The test methods applied should follow harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement methods, which considers the generally recognised state of the art. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: K4JH877CW2 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f15f239-51b8-4450-8f80-0d6b5cea7960 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 24 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,400 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f15f239-51b8-4450-8f80-0d6b5cea7960 - 26 Jul 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe62779c-1c43-4b0a-bf68-f6b0f09ba34b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f15f239-51b8-4450-8f80-0d6b5cea7960 21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe62779c-1c43-4b0a-bf68-f6b0f09ba34b 26th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c212c7f-090f-4c14-93f7-74dc6f4d32e5 FM21165 - Tender Documentation - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0f6025c-fab4-405a-a7d8-a770237ecd26 FM21165 - S1 - Services Purchases Contract - Fully Signed_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3f127db-3387-4475-bd06-cbf61b73e1cf FM21165 - Contract Variation 01 - Redacted ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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