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title: "Provision of flammability test equipment"
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# Provision of flammability test equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e82209d6-13ee-4bdc-921e-046558537fa1

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to procure flammability test equipment through an open tender process. This procurement, titled "Provision of flammability test equipment," falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender has an estimated value of £150,000 and is set to close on 18th September 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 12th October 2020 and run until 31st March 2023. The delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the European region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and testing solutions. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying precise testing apparatus, like cone calorimeters and non-combustibility testers, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could allow these organisations to expand their market reach and establish a long-term relationship with a significant government entity.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Office for Product Safety and Standards has established a flammability test laboratory for small sample testing and requires a cone calorimeter, non-combustibility tester, and a tube toxicity furnace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b5e4-d863-4b46-bbc5-37d5b0f874b9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 07:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b5e4-d863-4b46-bbc5-37d5b0f874b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b5e4-d863-4b46-bbc5-37d5b0f874b9
  20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=517080603
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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