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title: "R&D/064/P182 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval"
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# R&D/064/P182 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3aab75eb-a2b0-49b5-9092-ecde45d6b8df

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## Summary

The procurement process involves SparkFund, based in Hull, England, which is seeking a supplier to deliver accreditation services for new coupling prototype products requiring ATEX and CE marking. The tender, titled "R&D/064/P182 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval," is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The tender submission period ends on 24 November 2020, with the contract starting from 7 December 2020 and concluding on 28 February 2021. This opportunity falls within the technical testing and consultancy industry, specifically targeting services related to technical analysis, project management consultancy, and auditing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in technical consultancy and accreditation services. Companies with expertise in meeting regulatory compliance, technical analysis, and project management are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish relationships with SparkFund and potentially lead to further contracts within the growing field of technical services.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to carry out full accreditation work to meet ATEX & CE marking requirements and provide external accreditation via a third party body

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9b154-0f2f-41d9-bc84-165e8ca05f7e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9b154-0f2f-41d9-bc84-165e8ca05f7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9b154-0f2f-41d9-bc84-165e8ca05f7e
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160763
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

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