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title: "FM21214 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation and Cladding"
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# FM21214 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation and Cladding

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13d8d55-086e-49a1-9571-979952d3a7a2

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "FM21214 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation and Cladding," has been initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) representing The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This contract is classified under technical testing, analysis and consultancy services within the UK. The procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, following an open procedure where no tenders were received. The contract award has a value of £122,000 and is located in Swindon, England. The contract period runs from November 2, 2021, to March 31, 2022, although the tender period closed on September 30, 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in testing and compliance services, particularly those with experience in combustible materials and associated standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement, as the authority is open to their participation. Companies capable of providing technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services within the construction and safety sectors could benefit from this contract, potentially leading to further collaborations with government entities.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake the Testing of a selection of building materials for external walls to verify their classification as defined by BS EN 13501-1:2018. The test methods applied should follow those set out in BS EN 13501-1:2018 as applicable to the samples and should be done following the relevant standards for each test, including any normative/informative reference standards: * EN ISO 1182 - Non-combustibility test * EN ISO 1716 - Heat of combustion test * EN 13823 - Single burning item test * EN ISO 11925-2 - Ignitability test The previous publication notice number was FM21175. No tenders were received in response to the open procedure therefore under Regulation 32 (2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) the Contracting Authority awarded a contract by negotiated procedure without prior publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e8ce8-6ff8-4c90-9eea-729e8e65254e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,000 |
| 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 | 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 | WARRINGTONFIRE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e8ce8-6ff8-4c90-9eea-729e8e65254e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30e8ce8-6ff8-4c90-9eea-729e8e65254e
  10th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce11f081-e062-4dff-965c-71013ed14b67
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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