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title: "FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues"
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# FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ef40e79-df2a-4213-a3b3-850832e13f9d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FM21272 The Use of Metal and Non-metal Nanomaterials in Consumer Products and Associated Safety Issues" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project falls under the Research and Development Services category and is part of the strategic research programme for product safety initiated by BEIS. The tender stage is active, and bids are due by 11:00 on 11th January 2022. The contract's value is £50,000, with a specified contract period running from 7th February to 8th July 2022. This procurement is classified as a limited method and relies on competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in nanomaterials and consumer product safety. Companies focusing on evidence-based safety research and product standards compliance would be well positioned to compete for this contract. The strategic aims of the project underscore the importance of thorough literature reviews and data collection surrounding nanomaterials, which could further foster innovation in the sector while ensuring consumer safety.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This project is being recruited as part of the BEIS Office for Product Safety and Standards Strategic Research Programme (SRP), which was launched in March 2018. This programme provides high quality strategic science-based research to strengthen the evidence base for Safety and Standards policy development, delivery and enforcement, giving business the confidence to innovate and protecting consumers from unsafe products. The wide range of evidence-based research supported by the SRP helps to address critical questions relating to current product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. This project will review literature on the use and prevalence of metal and non-metal nanomaterials in consumer products regulated by OPSS and the associated safety issues. Specifically, this project will provide OPSS with an enhanced nanomaterials evidence base, inclusive of the full landscape of manufacturers' responsibilities and relied upon industrial standards, to inform the prioritisation of future nanomaterials-focused testing and research projects. 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: S974PPN843 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:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09810f20-d51d-444d-9b2c-5f39480364a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 9 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,800 |
| 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 | NANOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION AISBL (NIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09810f20-d51d-444d-9b2c-5f39480364a1
- 8 Dec 2021 at 20:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f21915-ac6d-4791-b139-41465d172764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09810f20-d51d-444d-9b2c-5f39480364a1
  24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f21915-ac6d-4791-b139-41465d172764
  8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/250203eb-6053-474b-ab46-74e828afc08f
  FM21272 - Tender Documentation
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9766d0a5-d189-46a6-be5c-18b0a5a5d003
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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