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title: "Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices"
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# Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edc175e8-1b7d-4861-ba57-f6a50c0a2c3d

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices" in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. This procurement covers a range of geographical locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other overseas territories. The tender process utilised an open procedure, above threshold, ensuring broad competition. The contract period runs from 24th February 2025 to 24th February 2027, with an estimated value of £400,000. Key dates included a tender period ending on 24th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance testing and consulting services, particularly those familiar with British Standards Institute legislation (BS EN 1154:1997). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, given the project's suitability profile. SGS United Kingdom Limited, identified as the successful supplier, highlights the opportunity for expert companies in the field to contribute to essential compliance verification processes and data collection, promoting advancements in the construction products sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for routine standardised testing of door closers. The applicable tests, setups and parameters for the products are specified in the designated British Standards Institute legislation - BS EN 1154:1997: Building Hardware Controlled Door Closing Devices. The aims of testing are to (A) perform a series of screen tests on products on the UK market to verify their efficacy against the requirements and test methods and, (B) to gather data on this product sector, which will feed into the wider OPSS Construction Products planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11f76b5-86b8-4af7-bea6-6b43a1b28452 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11f76b5-86b8-4af7-bea6-6b43a1b28452

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11f76b5-86b8-4af7-bea6-6b43a1b28452
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c5d77e8-5277-44ea-a570-a7463ebe6e6f
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