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title: "Accredited Testing on a Call Off Basis of Product Samples for Compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations"
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# Accredited Testing on a Call Off Basis of Product Samples for Compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035085

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is initiating a tender process for "Accredited Testing on a Call Off Basis of Product Samples for Compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement session scheduled for 10th August 2022, allowing potential bidders to gain insights into the requirements. The contract, anticipated to last for two years, will involve a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 500 tests on various products to verify compliance with RoHS regulations in the UK. Testing will cover the presence of hazardous substances and include a variety of complex assessments based on product specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the testing and compliance sector, particularly those accredited as laboratories and specialising in environmental regulations. Companies engaged in technical testing, analysis, or consultancy services related to hazardous substance regulations will find this tender relevant. Given the flexible call-off nature of the contract, businesses that can adapt to varying testing requirements and are capable of performing comprehensive compliance tests stand to benefit greatly from this prospective work with a government authority.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations within the UK. The purpose of the proposed tender requirement is to source a suitable accredited test laboratory that will conduct the testing of product samples in accordance with BS EN/IEC 62321 over the period that will verify compliance with the following regulations: * The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (as amended). (UK) Statutory Instrument 2012 No. 3032 2015/1094 - Environmental Protection. The length of the proposed contract is 2 years. As the actual number and type of products required for testing in a six month period cannot be accurately established, it is proposed orders will be placed on a call-off basis (as and when) with the successful contractor. We envisage there being a minimum of 150 tests and a maximum of 500 tests required over the period of the contract. The testing will be to verify compliance with RoHS regulations and will examine the presence of all TEN substances listed in these regulations. The restricted substances that need to be tested for are: Lead (0,1 %) Mercury (0,1 %) Cadmium (0,01 %) Hexavalent chromium (0,1 %) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0,1 %) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0,1 %) Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0,1 %) Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0,1 %) Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0,1 %) Generally, the test will include all XRF screening, Chromium 6 testing, Bromine speciation and Phthalate tests, and any further testing necessary to provide conclusive results. It is anticipated that there may be a number of variants to be applied to any one parcel, such as product size, additional test points, additional Hexavalent Chromium testing, that may be listed and priced agreed within the contract. We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend a pre-market engagement session on Wednesday 27th July at 11am to 12pm via MS Teams. Should you wish to attend, please register your interest using the contact details below. Contact name: Alastair Hooley Email: procurement.opss@beis.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations within the UK. The purpose of the proposed tender requirement is to source a suitable accredited test laboratory that will conduct the testing of product samples in accordance with BS EN/IEC 62321 over the period that will verify compliance with the following regulations: * The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (as amended). (UK) Statutory Instrument 2012 No. 3032 2015/1094 - Environmental Protection. The length of the proposed contract is 2 years. As the actual number and type of products required for testing in a six month period cannot be accurately established, it is proposed orders will be placed on a call-off basis (as and when) with the successful contractor. We envisage there being a minimum of 150 tests and a maximum of 500 tests required over the period of the contract. The testing will be to verify compliance with RoHS regulations and will examine the presence of all TEN substances listed in these regulations. The restricted substances that need to be tested for are: Lead (0,1 %) Mercury (0,1 %) Cadmium (0,01 %) Hexavalent chromium (0,1 %) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0,1 %) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0,1 %) Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0,1 %) Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0,1 %) Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0,1 %) Generally, the test will include all XRF screening, Chromium 6 testing, Bromine speciation and Phthalate tests, and any further testing necessary to provide conclusive results. It is anticipated that there may be a number of variants to be applied to any one parcel, such as product size, additional test points, additional Hexavalent Chromium testing, that may be listed and priced agreed within the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019979-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 09:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019979-2022
- 11 Jul 2022 at 12:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018908-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

## Provenance

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