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title: "UK SBS FM16184 Testing of Professional Refrigeration appliances for compliance with Eco-Design and Energy Labelling legislation"
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# UK SBS FM16184 Testing of Professional Refrigeration appliances for compliance with Eco-Design and Energy Labelling legislation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cd801b4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) soliciting bids for the testing of professional refrigeration appliances to ensure compliance with Eco-Design and Energy Labelling legislation. This tender is classified under technical inspection and testing services, primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The current stage of procurement is the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 12 December 2016 and concluding on 24 February 2017. The tender, numbered FM16184, had a bid submission deadline of 1 December 2016, with a contract value of approximately £25,000 and a minimum value of £15,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the technical inspection and testing sector, particularly those equipped to conduct compliance testing for refrigeration appliances. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical services and have the appropriate certifications and expertise would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Being part of the strategic alliance with Crown Commercial Service could also enhance participation, encouraging suppliers to register on the e-Sourcing Suite to access future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

UK SBS FM16184 Testing of Professional Refrigeration appliances for compliance with Eco-Design and Energy Labelling legislation. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Regulatory Delivery Directorate is the appointed market surveillance authority, responsible for enforcing the Eco-design and Energy Labelling Regulations within the UK. For more information, visit the Regulatory Delivery website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-measurement-office-enforcement-authority BEIS will carry out a market surveillance project to determine the current levels of compliance in the Professional Refrigeration sector in line with the Eco-design and Energy Labelling requirements. Tenders are invited for testing according to the requirements detailed below. Contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out in the sourcing documents. CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 01/12/2016 at 17:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the e-Sourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccff08f5-04a5-46b6-bfe2-1ccc35d933b4 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 24 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,014 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DANISH TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccff08f5-04a5-46b6-bfe2-1ccc35d933b4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6671e2f7-fe6e-4fab-aafb-0c2d3ab77bbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccff08f5-04a5-46b6-bfe2-1ccc35d933b4
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6671e2f7-fe6e-4fab-aafb-0c2d3ab77bbc
  9th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f90f2f6a-3759-4c0f-9270-33ba5493decb
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a26e7b92-607f-4b98-a4f5-caf87c7323b9
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79307676-b123-4dfc-a525-6c725409ec90
  FM16184 - ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d98da4d-fe00-4e9c-b560-09484a093ff0
  FM16184 - ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1730183b-8cc4-4762-b44f-001896c53ab3
  FM16184 - AW5.2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03716d8c-1087-42ea-8496-7094d8132212
  FM16184 - AW4.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df8a61a4-1212-42dd-8356-3ff454c56308
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f52099f4-1dea-4aa1-b254-dd89dd6abc19
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e5efefa-f648-4b50-ad92-79f33980c2b9
  FM16184 - ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78be1799-c3a3-468f-bf97-ec668e95c5d6
  FM16184 - ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4b6eda8-5e07-4fa3-9490-bd07a8bd1a99
  FM16184 - AW5.2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f95de4ae-acfc-4c03-b48c-a29d0e8a02ec
  FM16184 - AW4.1

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-measurement-office-enforcement-authority

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