--- title: "Fire Doors and Components Testing to the General Public Safety Regulations 2005" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE" published: "2024-11-07" --- # Fire Doors and Components Testing to the General Public Safety Regulations 2005 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9643113c-50af-4308-990b-1d0b447d937b.json) ## Summary The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "Fire Doors and Components Testing to the General Public Safety Regulations 2005." This procurement falls under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services (CPV code: 71630000) and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The anticipated contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total estimated value of £750,000. Key dates include the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) by 30th November 2024 and the release of tender documents expected on 20th January 2025. DBT is seeking to understand the capacity and capability of the supply market, with meetings to be organised for interested parties after the EOI deadline. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety and technical testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest. The successful supplier will conduct fire resistance tests on fire doors and components, contributing valuable data to broader construction product planning. Companies with expertise in fire testing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance can benefit from this contract, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration with the DBT. This opportunity aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector and engage in high-impact, safety-critical projects. ## Notice The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) expects to publish a contract opportunity relating to its requirement for the provision of fire door-sets testing. DBT are requesting Expressions of Interest ("EOI") pertaining to this requirement. Please email: commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk by 30th November 2024 in order to register your interest. At this stage, DBT wishes to understand the size and capability of the supply market. Information that it gathers will be used to refine requirements to ensure they are fit for suppliers to deliver against. Meetings will also be held directly with interested participants at a future date, subject to capacity. The full specification shall be provided with the tender documents, but it is expected to incorporate the testing of a selection of fire doors and their component parts to verify their fire resistance performance. The aims of testing are: * To perform a series of screen tests on products on the UK market to verify their fire resistance properties. * To gather data on this product sector, which will feed into the Buyer's wider construction products planning. The successful supplier will be expected to provide all required testing of the products as well as provide any staff/subcontractors required for testing to be performed. It is anticipated that the contract shall be for an initial period of 24 months. The requirement has an estimated total value of PS750,000 excluding VAT and this value includes any available contract option(s). It should be noted that DBT makes no commitment to procure these services and may decide to not progress this any further following this engagement with the market. DBT reserves the right to change any information contained within the Early Engagement documentation at any time, and Potential Suppliers rely upon any information provided entirely at their own risk. Background The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is part of The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and was created in January 2018 to deliver consumer protection and to support business confidence, productivity, and growth. OPSS regulate a wide range of products with a focus on their safety and integrity. OPSS works with local, national, and international regulators, with consumer representatives and with businesses to deliver effective protections and to support compliance. OPSS' mission is to be a trusted product regulator for the UK. This means protecting people and places, enabling business to thrive and empowering consumers to make good choices. OPSS will be a leader of good regulatory practice and a champion of local regulation. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read the text at the following link to gain a full understanding of the role of the enforcement services within Government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-enforcement-services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ce176b-6d95-4144-a7a4-bd588d98f7b0 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 16:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ce176b-6d95-4144-a7a4-bd588d98f7b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ce176b-6d95-4144-a7a4-bd588d98f7b0 7th November 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - 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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