--- title: "Ecodesign Dishwasher Further 3's Testing 2023/24" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Ecodesign Dishwasher Further 3's Testing 2023/24 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2db7510-7c64-4862-b472-eb11db1dbb9b.json) ## Summary The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) - Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is seeking offers for further testing of dishwashers to assess compliance with Ecodesign Regulations and Energy Labelling requirements. This procurement process involves testing 3 selected dishwasher samples against standard EN 60436:2020+ EN 60436:2020/A11:2020. The deadline for submitting offers is November 3, 2023, with a contract period scheduled from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, offering opportunities for service providers in technical analysis or consultancy services. This tender opportunity, led by the Department for Business and Trade, presents a chance for businesses offering technical analysis or consultancy services to compete for a £22,000 contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The location for service delivery is specified as SW1A 2DY in the United Kingdom, with potential for business growth and collaboration with the UK government's market surveillance authority responsible for enforcing energy-related product regulations. ## Notice The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Ecodesign Regulations for Energy-Related Products 2010, Energy Information Regulations 2011 and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 within the UK. OPSS intend to assess and investigate selected products by inspecting the technical documentation and purchasing household appliances obtained from the UK market to test them against the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements. This procurement is to get test facilities on board to undertake the testing work. To carry out further testing (+3s) of 3 selected dishwasher samples of the same model as a follow-up investigation of the first seven (7) dishwashers that was previously tested. The initial testing results show that three (3) of the model dishwashers failed and the other 3 passed. Hence, this is a follow-up test for the 3 samples that failed according to the standard EN 60436:2020+ EN 60436:2020/A11:2020. Performance testing is required for additional verification of the first test results of the model covering all the clauses to standard and will need to include that in the report as well as do the necessary arithmetic to work out the overall results. The aim is to determine the dishwasher's compliance with EU regulations listed below - in British Standards where applicable. The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 - UK Statutory Instruments 2021/745, and Retained Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2017 with regard to the Energy Information requirements for Dishwashers. The Authority is using e-Tendering for this Procurement. Jaggaer is the Authority's e-Tendering Platform. It can be accessed via your web browser at https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. To bid for this opportunity please register on this platform. You can find all tender documents under ITT reference number itt_520. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89351990-a7ff-424b-8ccc-084af256a8d3 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89351990-a7ff-424b-8ccc-084af256a8d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89351990-a7ff-424b-8ccc-084af256a8d3 20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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