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title: "OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers"
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# OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebde8780-2a01-4e00-8695-69ec42389953

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "OPSS Testing of Washer-Dryers" within the technical inspection and testing services industry. The contract, valued at £68,400, was assigned to SGS United Kingdom Ltd and will span from 17 March 2025 to 17 July 2025, with possible extensions up to 3 additional months. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process followed an open procedure, below the threshold, and concluded on 13 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in technical inspection and testing services. Companies adept at providing rigorous compliance testing of appliances, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract highly suitable. Gaining such a contract with the Department for Business and Trade can enhance a company's portfolio and market reputation, thereby expanding its business potential and visibility in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the supply of OPSS Testing of Tumble Dryers and Washer-Dryers to Regulations for Department for Business and Trade. The contract is four months in duration and may be extended for a period of up to 3 months at the Buyer's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720f38c8-0e08-44a7-8ba3-50cae02f3753 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,400 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720f38c8-0e08-44a7-8ba3-50cae02f3753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720f38c8-0e08-44a7-8ba3-50cae02f3753
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e7e67b9-669a-4f4b-a696-7e7c3ffb3aec
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## Notice URLs

- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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