FM21142 - Testing of Infant Sleep Products (Cot Bumpers)

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 12th August 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake the Testing of 10 Infant Sleep Products (Cot Bumpers) in order to verify compliance with regulations. To perform testing on a total of 10 infant sleep products (cot bumpers), to verify compliance with the following Regulations (and any amendments to these): 2005 No. 1803 CONSUMER PROTECTION The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 The required testing: BS EN 16780:2018 Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's cot bumpers § 4.1 Design characteristics (all sections) Including BS EN 16732:2015 Slide fasteners (zips) - Specification (if applicable) § 4.2 Mechanical & Physical Hazards (all sections) § 5 User Information (all sections) The test methods applied should follow harmonised standards the reference numbers of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or other reliable, accurate and reproducible calculation and measurement methods, which considers the generally recognised state of the art. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: J8U4WWES4R