UK SBS CR18164 Characteristics of modern domestic fires and the implications for product performance testing

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 27th November 2018 at 14.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this project is to understand how changes in the composition of products in the modern home has changed the ignition sources and characteristics of modern domestic fires. The findings of this work will help to identify what changes to safety standards and product design would be worthwhile to protect against these new ignition sources and characteristics. In order to, maximise acceptance of the findings, the work should be subject to stakeholder input and review. The key objectives are to: (a) Review the impact on fire characteristics of the changes in the contents of the home, and in the design of homes. (b) Review the impact on product fire testing of new sources of ignition, such as e-cigarettes, batteries and space heaters. (c) Identify any follow-on practical work for product fire performance testing in order to make recommendations on the design of revised standards that are representative of modern fire scenarios. (d) Make suggestions as to how modern designs of consumer products can be amended to improve their safety in a modern domestic fire. Identify any follow-on practical work required in order to verify these suggestions. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control