Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) - Product Testing Frame
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 3, 2026. Last refreshed 59 days ago. Reference: 052318-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department for Business & Trade
Department for Business & Trade has issued 113 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 93 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 052318-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SGS United Kingdom Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department for Business & Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
SGS United Kingdom Limited was awarded the contract for £16,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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