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Published 4 Apr 2025, 08:33 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) - Product Testing Frame

Official notice

Authority: Department for Business & Trade (Central government)

Open framework scheme5 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£43,000,000envelope for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Dec 2025awarded 20 Mar 2026
Awarded to BSRIA Limited +13 more5 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), have established a multi-lot Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023 to procure a broad range of product testing services supporting its role as the UKs national product regulator. The framework will cover construction product testing, consumer product safety testing, energy efficiency and noise compliance, chemical and microbiological analysis, and cybersecurity and digital compliance testing for connected products, underpinning OPSSs regulatory enforcement and market surveillance activities. The framework is expected to operate for up to eight years, with an estimated total value of £43 million (excluding VAT), and may be reopened during its term in line with open framework provisions.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Oct 2028, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Monitoring and control services · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 50 suppliers · 15 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.3 per place) · 15 appointed
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Scheme runs until
31 Mar 2034
Buyer regions
UK
Who may buy through it

This Framework Agreement is intended primarily for use by the Department for Business and Trade and is open to use by other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom.

Published description of the framework

Refer to Framework Schedule 7 (Call-Off Award Procedure) for details of the selection processes for the award of Contracts under this Framework.

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Construction and Building ProductsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£16,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £16,000,000 exc. VAT · £19,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This will be an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services71700000 Monitoring and control services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Tender document (ITT). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 15.b or 15.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 15.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier's ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 15.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 15.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.

    Associated Suppliers

    Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q15.a of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Minimum Credit Ratings

    Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q15.b of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Financial Indicators

    If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Suppli…

  • Technical & professional ability

    As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITT. These questions assess the supplier's ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.

    Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm that they are accredited to ISO17025 (or equivalent). Please refer to Q23 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q26 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant i…

Lot #2Electrical and Electronic ProductsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£11,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £11,000,000 exc. VAT · £13,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This will be an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services71700000 Monitoring and control services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Tender document (ITT). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 15.b or 15.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 15.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier's ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 15.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 15.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.

    Associated Suppliers

    Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q15.a of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Minimum Credit Ratings

    Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q15.b of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Financial Indicators

    If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Suppli…

  • Technical & professional ability

    As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITT. These questions assess the supplier's ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.

    Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm that they are accredited to ISO17025 (or equivalent). Please refer to Q23 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q26 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant i…

Lot #3General Consumer ProductsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£7,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £7,000,000 exc. VAT · £8,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This will be an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services71700000 Monitoring and control services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Tender document (ITT). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 15.b or 15.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 15.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier's ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 15.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 15.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.

    Associated Suppliers

    Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q15.a of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Minimum Credit Ratings

    Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q15.b of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Financial Indicators

    If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Suppli…

  • Technical & professional ability

    As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITT. These questions assess the supplier's ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.

    Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm that they are accredited to ISO17025 (or equivalent). Please refer to Q23 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q26 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant i…

Lot #4Chemical, Biochemical & Microbiological Analysis (Multi-Disciplinary Testing)AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£5,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £5,000,000 exc. VAT · £6,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This will be an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services71700000 Monitoring and control services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Tender document (ITT). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 15.b or 15.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 15.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier's ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 15.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 15.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.

    Associated Suppliers

    Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q15.a of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Minimum Credit Ratings

    Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q15.b of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Financial Indicators

    If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Suppli…

  • Technical & professional ability

    As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITT. These questions assess the supplier's ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.

    Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm that they are accredited to ISO17025 (or equivalent). Please refer to Q23 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q26 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, audit rights, standards for integrity, and any other relevant i…

Lot #5Cybersecurity and Digital ComplianceAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£4,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £4,000,000 exc. VAT · £4,800,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This will be an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services71700000 Monitoring and control services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Suppliers are required to meet the minimum financial standards set out in the PSQ (Appendix F) in the Invitation to Tender document (ITT). They must self-certify their ability to meet these standards in response to sub-question 15.b or 15.c, and confirm they can provide any information required under sub-question 15.d. The Authority may verify a Supplier's ability to meet the financial standards it has self-certified at any point in the Procurement. The Authority may require the Supplier to confirm that the information contained within the relevant Core Supplier Information is accurate and up to date and to submit any other information required under sub-question 15.d. Where such information is insufficient, the Authority may request additional information. If the Authority determines that the Supplier does not meet the minimum financial standards set out in sub-question 15.c, or the Supplier fails to provide sufficient information, the Supplier may be excluded from further participation in the Procurement.

    Associated Suppliers

    Suppliers may rely on an associated supplier to meet the minimum financial standards. If this is the case, suppliers must provide more detail as as set in Q15.a of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Minimum Credit Ratings

    Suppliers or any Associated Supplier must meet one or more of the minimum credit ratings. Please refer to Q15.b of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Financial Indicators

    If credit ratings are not met, suppliers must self-certify that they or any Associated Suppli…

  • Technical & professional ability

    As part of the procurement process, suppliers are required to provide detailed responses to several compliance and governance-related questions in the PSQ (Appendix F) of the ITT. These questions assess the supplier's ability to manage subcontractors, identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, meet cybersecurity standards, and declare any procurement-related conflicts. Responses must be complete and accurate, and in some cases, failure to respond or provide sufficient information may result in exclusion from further participation in the procurement.

    Suppliers must demonstrate experience of sub-contractor management where they intend to sub-contract a proportion of the relevant Contract. This includes how they have previously maintained healthy supply chains and the procedures used to ensure performance. Please refer to Q22 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm that they are accredited to UKAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017, CREST or NCSC-Assured Services accreditation (or equivalent). Please refer to Q23 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    Suppliers must confirm whether they, any Associated Person or Intended Subcontractor have an actual, perceived or potential Procurement Conflict of Interest with the Authority or its advisers. Please refer to Q26 of the PSQ in the ITT.

    If there is a conflict of interest, they must submit a conflict of interest statement including a description of the conflict, roles and responsibilities, separation measures, access controls, confidentiality agreements, au…

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: There is no maximum number of Lots a Supplier can bid for and there is no maximum number of Lots a Supplier can be awarded to. In the event that there is a challenge to the Competition and such a challenge is confined to any one particular Lot, the Authority reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so, to conclude a Framework Contract with the successful Suppliers in respect of the Lot(s) that has (have) not been so challenged.
What this means for your bid
  • “Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) - Product Testing Frame” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 50 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use the vehicle
This Framework Agreement is intended primarily for use by the Department for Business and Trade and is open to use by other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Oct 2028
First published
4 Apr 2025, 08:33 BST
Last source update
3 Jun 2026, 12:51 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 16 Feb 2026
Authority reference
CR_5393
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-073308
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Monitoring and control servicesTechnical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd09 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
11 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
26 Nov 2025, 13:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All tenders must be submitted via the Authority's chosen e-tendering system. The chosen e-tendering system is Jaggaer, which can be accessed here: uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ↗

Once registered, you should be able to search for the opportunity, either by title, or using the project reference PR_4755/itt_992.

Timeline

4 Apr 2025 → 3 Jun 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    4 Apr 2025, 08:33 BST
  2. Market engagement
    30 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST

    The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) expects to publish a tender opportunity relating to its requirement for outsourced product testing for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). DBT intends to introduce a multi-year, multi-lot framework for the provision of various types of testing across multiple years.

    DBT are requesting Expressions of Interest ("EOI") pertaining to this requirement. If you have previously submitted an EOI in response to either of the below earlier notices then you do not need to submit another. The previous notices are:

    www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d542e7-e21c… ↗

    www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038553-2024 ↗

    To submit a new EOI, please email: [email protected] by 30th April 2025 in order to register your interest for updates and participation in Preliminary Market Engagement events, including an introductory webinar that is expected to take place in early May.

    At this stage, DBT wishes to understand the size and capability of the supply market. Information that DBT gathers will be used to refine requirements to ensure they are fit for suppliers to deliver against. Meetings may also be held directly with interested participants at a future date, subject to capacity. DBT's overall intended process for Preliminary Market Engagement is (i) suppliers to submit an EOI by 30 April (if they haven’t already) (ii) PME events held with the earliest being in early May (iii) potential for individual supplier meetings and (iv) potential for interested supplies to be notified of other PME updates.

  3. Tender notice published338 days ago
    12 Nov 2025, 16:29 GMT
  4. Next notice expected338 days ago
    12 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by324 days ago
    26 Nov 2025, 13:00 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends309 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    11 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by242 days ago
    16 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract starts199 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Assessment summaries sent190 days ago
    10 Apr 2026
  10. Standstill ends177 days ago
    22 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  11. Latest notice published135 days ago
    3 Jun 2026, 12:51 BST

Notice history

16 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Apr 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    4 Apr 2025, 08:33 BST
    UK2
  2. Pipeline notice published
    22 May 2025, 13:55 BST
    UK1
  3. Status changed to planned
    22 May 2025, 13:55 BST
  4. Planned procurement notice published
    9 Sept 2025, 13:21 BST
    UK3
  5. Published value updated to £43,000,000
    9 Sept 2025, 13:21 BST
    was £35,000,000
  6. Procurement method changed
    9 Sept 2025, 13:21 BST
  7. Deadline published: 31 Oct 2025, 13:00 GMT
    9 Sept 2025, 13:21 BST
  8. Planned procurement notice published
    29 Oct 2025, 08:20 GMT
    UK3
  9. Deadline moved to 11 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT
    29 Oct 2025, 08:20 GMT
    +41 days · was 31 Oct 2025, 13:00 GMT
  10. Tender notice published
    12 Nov 2025, 16:29 GMT
    UK4
  11. Status changed to active
    12 Nov 2025, 16:29 GMT
  12. Contract award notice published
    20 Mar 2026, 18:20 GMT
    UK6
  13. Status changed to complete
    20 Mar 2026, 18:20 GMT
  14. Contract award notice published
    14 Apr 2026, 13:43 BST
    UK6
  15. Contract signature expected
    23 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  16. Contract details notice published
    3 Jun 2026, 12:51 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

This updated UK3 Planned Procurement Notice is being published to reflect a revised planned publication date of 12th November 2025. All estimated timescales have been updated to reflect this date. There have been no further amendments to the original UK3 notice.

Routine re-releases (7)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 29 Oct 2025
  • 2025-09: 1 release · 9 Sept 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 22 May 2025
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 4 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 155 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 157 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Named bidders 22published on the award notice
Contracts signed 5latest 1 Apr 2026

£5,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Construction and Building Products1 award
BSRIA LimitedSME, Danish Technological Institute, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited +2 more23 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.£16,000,00020 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Electrical and Electronic Products1 award
BSRIA LimitedSME, Danish Technological Institute, Enertek International LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, Kenlock LimitedSME, RINA tech Uk limitedSME +5 more23 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.£11,000,00020 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · General Consumer Products1 award
Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited23 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.ceiling above20 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Chemical, Biochemical & Microbiological Analysis (Multi-Disciplinary Testing)1 award
Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited23 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.ceiling above20 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Cybersecurity and Digital Compliance1 award
Element Material Technology Warwick Limited, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, POSITKA LTDSME, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited, SafeShark LimitedSME23 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034Extensions: This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.£4,000,00020 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £5,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 1 · BSRIA LimitedSME, Danish Technological Institute, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited +2 more

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £16,000,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.

  • Contract 2 · BSRIA LimitedSME, Danish Technological Institute, Enertek International LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, Kenlock LimitedSME, RINA tech Uk limitedSME +5 more

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £11,000,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.

  • Contract 3 · Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.

  • Contract 4 · Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre Limited, Impact Laboratories LimitedSME, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.

  • Contract 5 · Element Material Technology Warwick Limited, Intertek Testing & Certification Limited, POSITKA LTDSME, RINA tech Uk limitedSME, SGS United Kingdom Limited, SafeShark LimitedSME

    Signed
    1 Apr 2026
    Value
    £4,000,000
    Period
    1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 · up to 31 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    This is an Open Framework. An Open Framework, as defined by the UK's Procurement Act 2023, allows for public sector frameworks to be refreshed, adding new suppliers and adapting to evolving markets for a maximum of eight years. Unlike traditional frameworks, which are often closed after initial entry, open frameworks mandate at least one refresh within the first three years and subsequent refreshes every five years, enabling ongoing competition and innovation.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Construction and Building Products13final-stage tenders60—
2 · Electrical and Electronic Products15final-stage tenders70—
3 · General Consumer Products10final-stage tenders40—
4 · Chemical, Biochemical & Microbiological Analysis (Multi-Disciplinary Testing)8final-stage tenders30—
5 · Cybersecurity and Digital Compliance6final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one20—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Department for Business & Trade

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PZZJ-6312-QTTD Old Admiralty Building, London, London, SW1A 2DYContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

24 commercial parties on the notice · 15 awarded
  • 3C Test LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PXLL-9697-WVTV Unit 3, Silverstone, East Midlands, NN12 8GX
  • Attain RTCBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PHPP-1496-NRLD Hangar One, Leeds East Airport, Tadcaster, Yorkshire & Humber, LS24 9SE
  • BSRIA LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGMM-4595-GYBG Old Bracknell Lane, Berkshire, South East, RG12 7AHContact email
  • Blackpool & the Fylde College T/A Fleetwood Test HouseBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PYRN-9779-GYJY Blackpool and the Fylde College, Blackpool, North West, FY2 0HB
  • DTG Testing LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRGY-9737-VGGR 5 th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, London, SE1 7TRContact email
  • Danish Technological InstituteFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGHN-3576-DDCH Valdemarsgard 18, Lejre, DK, DK-4320, DKContact email
  • Element Material Technology Warwick LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJNY-8553-HHCL 3rd Floor, Davison Building, London, London, WC2E 7HAContact email
  • Element Materials Technology LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PZZV-6622-PTJZ 18 March Street, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire & Humber, DN21 4PL
  • Enertek International LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPTJ-5873-TPLX 1 Malmo Road, Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber, HU7 0YFContact email
  • Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCXG-1919-HNGT 154 Business Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV9 5GBContact email
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  • Impact Laboratories LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZGY-9353-QJDL 1 Fraser Road, West Lothian, Scotland, EH54 7BUContact email
  • Inter ScientificBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PGNN-2193-WHQH Unit 29, Spindus Rd, Liverpool, North West, L24 1YA
  • Intertek Testing & Certification LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMVQ-3353-PZCR Academy Place, Essex, East of England, CM14 5NQContact email
  • Kenlock LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQJV-8741-LVGG Gover Centre, Rutland, East Midlands, LE15 6RBContact email
  • Positka LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRWT-3674-WRWN 71-75 Shelton Street, London, London, WC2H 9JQContact email
  • Product Assessment and Reliability Centre LtdBidder / tendererGB-COH: 03844095 Unit 4 Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate, Devon, South West, EX39 4LQ
  • RISE Research Institutes of SwedenBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PTTJ-5917-BBLM Box 857, Borås, Västra Götalands, SE, 50115, SE
  • Rina Tech UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRQG-9857-RGHY 1 Springfield Drive, Surrey, South East, KT22 7AJContact email
  • SGS United Kingdom LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PLYM-7548-BZWR Rossmore Business Park, Cheshire, North West, CH65 3ENContact email
  • SafeShark LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PTQN-6776-TXZP 5th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, London, SE1 7TPContact email
  • TUV Rheinland UK LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PMZG-1541-NDPQ (Third Floor) 1011 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4BN
  • UL VS LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PDVL-8239-WJJG Unit 1-4 Horizon Wade Road, Basingstoke, South East, RG24 8AH
  • United Kingdom Testing and Certification LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PTJQ-7434-MLYZ Cairmmuir House, Cairnmuir Road, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, G74 4GYContact email
  • University of Salford (The)Framework contractorGB-PPON: PGBR-6657-LPLJ Maxwell Building, The Cresent, Greater Manchester, North West, M5 4WTContact email

Official documents & specifications (57)

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Tender pack and attachments

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Notices published for this procedure

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  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
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  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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