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title: "OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices"
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# OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-873ce0bb-067c-451f-b748-9665cff3d943

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices" under the industry category of Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services (CPV code: 71600000). The contract, worth £200,000, involves routine standardised testing of door closers as per the British Standards Institute regulation BS EN 1154:1997. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2025 and its conclusion on 24th February 2027. Testing will be conducted primarily within the United Kingdom, but may also cover various international locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in technical testing and analysis, particularly those with expertise in door closing device regulations and compliance. Businesses well-suited to compete include specialised testing laboratories and consultancy services that can provide high-standard verification and assessment according to specified protocols. With the backing of the Department for Business and Trade and the potential for extensive data contribution to broader construction product planning, companies engaging in this tender can strengthen their market positioning and expand their service offerings on both domestic and international fronts.

## Notice

The requirement is for routine standardised testing of door closers. The applicable tests, setups and parameters for the products are specified in the designated British Standards Institute legislation - BS EN 1154:1997: Building Hardware Controlled Door Closing Devices. The aims of testing are to (A) perform a series of screen tests on products on the UK market to verify their efficacy against the requirements and test methods and, (B) to gather data on this product sector, which will feed into the wider OPSS Construction Products planning. This award notice relates to a secondary contract that will only be utilised when the primary contract cannot be used. This approach was fully articulated in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12587824-41af-4e35-81f3-d6d666c326a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NORTHWEST LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12587824-41af-4e35-81f3-d6d666c326a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12587824-41af-4e35-81f3-d6d666c326a9
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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