Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2b-e250-7328-9087-ca4e950fd0c7/invitation-to-tender-for-the-testing-of-tumble-dryers-washing-machines-and-dis closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the testing of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers for compliance with product safety requirements [Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS )](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy-beis) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 7 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.7 Instead of: 07 November 2018 ### Time: 14:01 Read New: 14 November 2018 ### Time: 14:01 Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 07 November 2018 ### Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2018 ### Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To test a selection of tumble dryers, washing machines, and dishwashers to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): •General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC •UK Statutory Instrument 2005 No. 1803 - Consumer Protection The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 The budget for this contract is £95,000 - £116,000 excluding VAT with a contract duration of 3 months (from the award of the contract) with a possible extension of up to an additional 3 months. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT attached. ## CPV classification Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b41f08c9-59ae-4c41-8964-63181b4ae190) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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