--- title: "FM20018 Testing of Automotive Batteries to verify compliance with Batteries and Accumulators Regulations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-02-25" --- # FM20018 Testing of Automotive Batteries to verify compliance with Batteries and Accumulators Regulations Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c345d03-92c5-4197-9253-f881cb4b1480.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "FM20018 Testing of Automotive Batteries to verify compliance with Batteries and Accumulators Regulations" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) in the services industry. The location for this procurement is Swindon, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the final deadline for the submission of bids was set for Monday, 24th February 2020, at 11:00. This tender follows an open procurement method and is focused on testing automotive batteries to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, with an estimated value of £30,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental compliance and battery technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant sectors are encouraged to compete, as this procurement aims to invite a variety of suppliers, leveraging the open procedure to broaden participation. Companies that can effectively navigate the Delta eSourcing Portal and meet the established evaluation criteria will be well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. ## Notice *** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 24th February 2020 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. To test a selection of Automotive Batteries to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): 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 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: HPZS29P29G Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 2012 No. 1139 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 The test methods applied should follow harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement methods, which take into account the generally recognised state of the art. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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/0fbe8b93-a719-4b94-a9a6-a5b158e3ef39 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 14 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2020 at 16:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbe8b93-a719-4b94-a9a6-a5b158e3ef39 - 10 Feb 2020 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbe8b93-a719-4b94-a9a6-a5b158e3ef39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbe8b93-a719-4b94-a9a6-a5b158e3ef39 25th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47015b91-c69f-4414-bfe3-85f06b154f59 FM20018 AW5.2 Price Schedule Template f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4625ae9a-b066-4504-befe-5d5d0891ab3f FM20018 AW4.1 Terms and ConditionsF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aa0818a-54b2-44d3-aac1-c75df14ec317 FM20018 Testing of Automotive Batteries ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01071518-b92d-4463-b3df-bff3b2d82fb3 FM20018 Testing of Automotive Batteries Invitation to Quote questions - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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