---
title: "R&D/064/P179 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SPARKFUND"
published: "2020-10-23"
---

# R&D/064/P179 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2.json)

## Summary

The SparkFund is currently seeking qualified suppliers through an open tender process titled "R&D/064/P179 - New coupling prototype products ATEX, CE Accreditation & Type Approval." This procurement, which falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, is based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. The tender was published on 23rd October 2020, with a deadline for submission on 6th November 2020. The expected contract period is from 23rd November 2020 to 28th February 2021, and the procurement method chosen is the open procedure, which allows for wide participation from interested parties.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical analysis, project management consultancy, and auditing services to secure important contracts with the SparkFund. Especially suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who can leverage their expertise to meet ATEX and CE marking requirements for the new coupling prototype products. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant business growth by providing vital accreditation services in a competitive environment.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to carry out full accreditation work to meet ATEX & CE marking requirements and provide external accreditation via a third party body

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59a9dca-84fd-4903-8c54-da850bc1e0ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59a9dca-84fd-4903-8c54-da850bc1e0ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e59a9dca-84fd-4903-8c54-da850bc1e0ec
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160671
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb99356e-877d-48b6-a991-cf4acb59e6c2.json.