--- title: "Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2018-09-17" --- # Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5024f8-8fac-4042-962c-5cd44eb2a1ca.json) ## Summary The Office for Product Safety and Standards, part of the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Prior Notification of Procurement of Strategic Research Projects on Consumer Product Safety." This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV Code: 73200000) and is located in the West Midlands, England. An engagement event is scheduled for 27 September 2018, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 1 December 2018. Additional details are available in the market engagement notice published on 17 September 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on research and consultancy services related to consumer product safety. Companies with expertise in market research, product safety analysis, and innovative technologies in consumer safety, such as those addressing modern domestic hazards or advancements in condition monitoring, would be well-suited to participate. The strategic research projects discussed may pave the way for collaborations that can enhance business growth while contributing to essential safety standards in the UK market. ## Notice The Office for Product Safety and Standards (an office within BEIS) are holding a Supplier Engagement event on Thursday 27 September 2018 to discuss the Strategic Research Programme and some of the immediate opportunities for involvement. The following projects will be discussed: 1.) Strategic Roadmap for Consumer Product Safety 2.) Characteristics of modern domestic fires 3.) Advanced condition monitoring for detection of consumer appliance failure 4.) Legal issues concerning the 3D printing of spare parts for consumer appliances 5.) Safety of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in consumer products Further detail on these projects is provided in the attachment. Additional information: About the Office for Product Safety and Standards The Office for Product Safety and Standards ("the Office") was established in January 2018 to build upgraded national capacity for product safety. Its strategy is underpinned by four key objectives: Analyse - strengthening analysis to support effective decision making, making the best use of scientific evidence, risk and intelligence Inform - providing information to support consumers in making informed choices and ensuring that businesses have the information they need to be responsible and comply with the law. Enforce - delivering responsive, effective and targeted enforcement to maintain protection, fairness and confidence. Build - creating a robust product safety system infrastructure that supports innovation and ensures the UK system is fit for the future. In support of these objectives, the Office has established a Scientific and Technical Advice Unit to help place science and evidence at the heart of our work. As a result, its Strategic Research Programme is commissioning high quality, science-based research to strengthen the evidence base for product safety policy, delivery and enforcement. The Office Strategy and a presentation on the Strategic Research Programme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-national-capacity-for-product-safety-strategy-2018-2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3078f26-3b7e-41d6-a908-ea0492e8c23f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 4AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2018 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3078f26-3b7e-41d6-a908-ea0492e8c23f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3078f26-3b7e-41d6-a908-ea0492e8c23f 17th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84cb2626-ba38-4772-a77c-24d9f0e82bac ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-national-capacity-for-product-safety-strategy-2018-2020 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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