--- title: "RE21619 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Hair Straighteners/Tongs - Invitation to Quote" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-03-15" --- # RE21619 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Hair Straighteners/Tongs - Invitation to Quote Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4975ee10-27e7-4676-b77b-65d471fe0b73.json) ## Summary The procurement titled "RE21619 - BEIS - Baseline Non-Compliance of Products Purchased by Consumers: Hair Straighteners/Tongs" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This tender is classified under technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 17th January 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £43,250, commenced on 4th February 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2022. This project aims to assess the compliance of hair straighteners and tongs against the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations, contributing essential data for future regulatory decisions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical testing and compliance analysis, particularly those specialising in electrical safety or consumer product testing. Companies that can provide rigorous testing and are familiar with the relevant standards are highly suited to compete for such contracts. With the ongoing emphasis on product safety within the UK market, organisations capable of delivering quality compliance evaluations will find themselves well-positioned for growth in this sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 17th January 2022 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) is an appointed market surveillance authority, responsible for (via the Secretary of State) enforcing the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) within the UK. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link in order to gain a full understanding of the enforcement services role within OPSS: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services The test results stemming from this tender will form part of a larger testing programme currently being undertaken by OPSS. The aim of this testing programme is to establish the baseline levels of non-compliance across a range of products. This tender is focusing on one product from that range. The results of this testing programme will help to inform future OPSS decision-making and aid impact measurement. The successful bidder is to provide test results for 50 different examples of the below electrical product to verify their compliance against the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations. The test house will therefore receive 50 x 3 multiples of each sample to allow for the full suite of tests to be carried out. Therefore, the test house will receive 150 items in total. 50 x 3 = 150. Hair Straighteners / Tong Samples: To verify the test standards as defined by: EN 60335-2- 23:2003+A1:2008+A11:2010+A2:2015 as applicable and should be carried out to the following selected clauses: * Clause 7: Marking and instructions and * Regulation 39 CE/UKCA marking * Regulation 8 or 18 Postal address of economic operator * Clause 8: Protection against access to live parts * Clause 13: Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature * Clause 21: Mechanical strength * Clause 22: Construction (except clause 22.32 aging test and 22.46 PEC) and others 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 as 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 3SWJ95V25F Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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/d45213bc-77b9-4c88-a8dc-86b7104a3e59 | | 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 | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £43,250 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45213bc-77b9-4c88-a8dc-86b7104a3e59 - 4 Jan 2022 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0dbad4-cf32-4373-8f12-610a9699aba1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45213bc-77b9-4c88-a8dc-86b7104a3e59 15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0dbad4-cf32-4373-8f12-610a9699aba1 4th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e02188f7-9495-430c-bc46-c7aaea46730e RE21619 - AW4.1 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b5bd711-5fa4-4635-b4d5-b16f81f86f9e RE21619 - Baseline Non-Compliance - Hair Straighteners and Tongs - ITQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c68aff0-470d-4492-8816-5ebdfd91d3b4 RE21619 - Baseline Non-Compliance - Hair Straighteners and Tongs - ITQQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/043fe6d3-2209-4838-b450-fb8edea74409 RE21619 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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