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title: "Testing of Multiple Port Plug Towers/ Extension Sockets"
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# Testing of Multiple Port Plug Towers/ Extension Sockets

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e62c25-5f10-44f5-942e-d817a66e45b5

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the testing of Multiple Port Plug Towers/Extension Sockets. The contract, valued at £39,500 GBP, falls under the category of Technical Testing, Analysis, and Consultancy Services. The procurement process was an Open Procedure (below threshold) with a tender period that ended on August 12, 2022. The contract period is from September 20, 2022, to November 28, 2022.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses in the technical testing and consultancy services sector to engage with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender. The testing nature of the contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in ensuring product compliance and safety standards within the industry.

## Notice

"To perform testing on up to a total of 100 Multiple port plug tower / Extension sockets to verify compliance with Regulations (and any amendments to these): BS 1363-2:2016+A1:2018 Labelling assessment - Visual check according to regulation Reg 6 &39 CE (or UKCA mark) Reg 8 Type, batch or serial number Reg 8 Manufacturer name, trade name or trademark Reg 8 manufacturer address Reg18 Importer's name, trade name or trade mark Reg 18 Importer's UK/EU address Safety testing - Clause 8: Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation - Clause 9: Accessibility to live parts - Clause 15: Insulation resistance and electric strength"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e60b1-530f-40d3-9e7f-24e02a1a36fb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2022 - 28 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,500 |
| 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, ENERGY & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2022 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e60b1-530f-40d3-9e7f-24e02a1a36fb
- 3 Aug 2022 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c22945-121b-4509-9cb9-04d130175a09
- 29 Jul 2022 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c22945-121b-4509-9cb9-04d130175a09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6e60b1-530f-40d3-9e7f-24e02a1a36fb
  18th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c22945-121b-4509-9cb9-04d130175a09
  3rd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55361b15-8134-4c2f-9531-be745d67d3df
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