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title: "Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS"
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# Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47e18779-f0ac-49d3-9d99-1da09ec3eb47

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the anatomical and isotopic testing of timber and timber products to Oritain UK Ltd. This procurement, titled "Anatomic and Isotopic Testing of Timber and Timber Products for OPSS," falls within the laboratory services industry, as classified under the CPV code 71900000. The contract, valued at £94,284, commences on 1 July 2025 and runs until 30 June 2028, with an optional extension of 12 months. The procurement process followed an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender stage was completed, with the award published on 30 June 2025. The services will be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories worldwide.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in laboratory services and technical testing, to engage with governmental projects. The focus on compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013 widens the scope for businesses adept at regulatory and compliance-based testing. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to managing and conducting robust testing methodologies could significantly benefit from such contracts and strengthen their portfolio in collaboration with a key government department.

## Notice

Notice of Award for a test facility to carry out Anatomical and Isotope testing to verify or establish the species and origin of timber and timber products in order to determine their compliance with the Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2013 for OPSS. Contract start/end dates: Initial term of two years running from 01/07/2025 - 30/06/2027 plus an optional 12 month extension period. /

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95deaaba-120f-4135-878e-ef0dedca2f72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,284 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,284 |
| 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 AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | ORITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95deaaba-120f-4135-878e-ef0dedca2f72
- 17 Feb 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7face8-a30a-41b4-af14-b658cd671e3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95deaaba-120f-4135-878e-ef0dedca2f72
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7face8-a30a-41b4-af14-b658cd671e3f
  17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com
  Procurement Portal

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