OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices
Department for Business and TradeEstimated Value
Up to £200,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 April 2025
Type
services
Overview
Bidders were invited to tender for Project 3221 - OPSS Testing of Controlled Door Closing Devices. The requirement was 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 requirement and contract shall be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend by 12 months.
The estimated value for the contract is £200,000.00 for the contract period and is exclusive of VAT. Please note this is a secondary contract to be used as contingency where the primary contract cannot be used.
Key dates
- Duration
- 24 months
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Additional details
This Procurement was carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the Regulation 27 Open Procedure. OPSS intend to assess and investigate selected products by testing a variety of controlled door closers against performance criteria outlined in their designated product standard – BS EN 1154:1997.
This procurement was to establish contractual grounds for undertaking the testing work. This award notice relates to a secondary contract that will only be used in instances where the primary contract cannot be utilised. This approach was fully articulated in the procurement documents.
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Award Details
SGS United Kingdom Limited
£400,000
Northwest Laboratories Limited
£200,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Efectis UK/Ireland Limited
1 contract wonlatest 7 Nov 2025£250,000
total awarded
- 2
United Kingdom Testing & Certification Limited
1 contract wonlatest 7 Nov 2025£500,000
total awarded
Efectis UK/Ireland Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Department for Business and TradeKey Dates
Published
8 April 2025
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