--- title: "FM21251 - Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-01-19" --- # FM21251 - Provision of Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02feb3.json) ## Summary The ongoing procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) seeks to appoint a provider for Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. This tender, identified as FM21251, falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code for research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with key dates including a submission deadline now extended to 26 January 2022 at 11:00 AM (UTC). The delivery addresses for this contract are located in the UK, and the total contract value is estimated at £375,000, covering a duration of up to three years with the option for annual renewals. This procurement presents exciting opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and analytical chemical services, particularly those with expertise in product safety within non-food and non-medicinal sectors, such as toys, cosmetics, and textiles. Companies offering advisory roles on legislative requirements, product safety testing, or international safety standards could find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By engaging in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially secure long-term contracts while contributing to important consumer safety objectives. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is P8MSDMRSKF Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956 ### Lot Information Lot 1 UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), wish to appoint a provider who can provide Technical and Analytical Chemical Support Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). Introduction and Summary of Requirements The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) within the Department is seeking to secure expert advice on a variety of issues relating to chemical and mechanical aspects of consumer safety. OPSS policy areas that fall under this contract relate to non-food and non-medicinal products such as toys, cosmetics, childcare articles, textiles, pyrotechnics and aerosol products. The programme of work will cover the following areas: * Advisory role on legislative requirements * Support for product safety legislation in British Standards and related activities in CEN and ISO * Ad hoc chemical advice in relation to product safety testing, enforcement and incidents * International product safety updates and horizon scanning * Programme management This particular OPSS advisory requirement will help to address critical questions on chemical and mechanical aspects of product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. The aim of this work is to provide OPSS with robust and objective advice to aid evidence-based decision-making on product safety and ensure timely responses to emerging chemical and mechanical risks, thus strengthening ongoing consumer protection. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All documents relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is P8MSDMRSKF Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued for this tender, the Publication Reference is: 2021/S 000-010956 Renewal: Contract is to be let on a 1 year + 1 year + 1 year basis - 3 years in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | £375,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2022 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2021 - 19 Jan 2022 at 09:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001556-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com - https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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