--- title: "FM21200 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation Foam" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-09-22" --- # FM21200 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation Foam Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8f88468-19cb-4b18-963b-a5e0bd615997.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for "FM21200 - Combustibility Testing of Insulation Foam". This procurement falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services and is located in Swindon, England. The current stage of the procurement process is active, with bids due by Tuesday, 12th October 2021 at 11:00 am. The total contract value is £122,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd November 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Delta eSourcing Portal, with specific adherence to the provided evaluation criteria and deadlines. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and consultancy services, particularly SMEs with expertise in fire safety and combustibility testing. Companies with capabilities related to the relevant standards, such as BS EN 14308:2015 and BS EN 13501-1:2018, would be particularly well-suited to participate. As this is an open procurement procedure, it enhances accessibility for diverse businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 12th October 2021 at 11;00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement To test a selection of insulating foams to verify their classification as defined by BS EN 14308:2015 and BS EN 13501-1:2018. The test methods applied should follow those set out in BS EN 14308:2015 as applicable to the samples and should be done following the relevant standards for each test, including any normative/informative reference standards: * BS EN ISO 1182 - Non-combustibility test * BS EN ISO 1716 - Heat of combustion test * BS EN 13823 - Single burning item test * BS EN ISO 11925-2 - Ignitability test 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 as 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. 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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/62832d7f-be1d-4668-8b56-3743e3ae4456 | | 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 | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £122,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62832d7f-be1d-4668-8b56-3743e3ae4456 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62832d7f-be1d-4668-8b56-3743e3ae4456 22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ee2b197-4924-4d5a-9afe-fd3c2d1a0c57 FM21200 - Final Tender Documents - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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