--- title: "FM20118 - Anatomic Testing of Timber Samples" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-09" --- # FM20118 - Anatomic Testing of Timber Samples Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32cf2fc7-c9d8-4723-b23f-4758c3db80c4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) through UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), seeking bids for the contract titled "FM20118 - Anatomic Testing of Timber Samples". This opportunity falls under the services category with a focus on composition and purity testing and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with an initial deadline for submissions set for 11th August 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 14th September 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021, with a total estimated value of £25,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and analysis services, particularly those capable of conducting anatomic product verification on timber-based samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market share in the public sector may find this procurement process particularly advantageous. Companies that provide related services or have expertise in timber quality analysis can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their client base and enhance their competitive positioning within the industry. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 11th August 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) will carry out Anatomic product verification or identification on up to 75 samples of timber/timber-based products, with an option to increase or decrease by 25 samples. This may include composite products such as MDF. 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 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 6555Z8248A. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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/2d17c41a-6042-4e36-8f37-86b82b651ac2 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,750 | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AGROISOLAB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17c41a-6042-4e36-8f37-86b82b651ac2 - 28 Jul 2020 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb028ba-fd6e-4598-9046-414952171ab5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d17c41a-6042-4e36-8f37-86b82b651ac2 9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb028ba-fd6e-4598-9046-414952171ab5 28th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff3d24e6-1489-468e-8a88-c2cfe1d655c0 FM20118 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d278e79-41b5-437c-87c9-c0f9d229c80b FM20118 - AW4.1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e918e226-6af9-4056-aca6-48cad860a5a6 FM20118 - Anatomic Testing of Timber Samples - Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a96f8644-9f42-4186-8d8a-a77aa844fdbb FM20118 - Anatomic Testing of Timber Samples - Invitation to Quote Questions - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## 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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