PS21275 - Developing evidence to support risk assessments of electrical safety non-compliances (RAF 081/2122)

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 14 January 2022 @11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Background This project is being recruited as part of the BEIS Office for Product Safety and Standards Strategic Research Programme (SRP), which was launched in March 2018. This programme provides high quality strategic science-based research to strengthen the evidence base for Safety and Standards policy development, delivery and enforcement, giving business the confidence to innovate and protecting consumers from unsafe products. The wide range of evidence-based research supported by the SRP helps to address critical questions relating to current product safety, and/or issues that might arise due to future market developments. Aims and Objectives of the Project The aim of the project is to develop evidence to support the risk assessments of products with common electrical non-compliances and provide guidance to inform the application of this evidence. The project will have five main objectives: • To identify common electrical non-compliances • To develop tests/methodologies to quantify the hazard and risk resulting from these non-compliances • To record the results in a way that they can easily be input into RAPEX risk assessments • To identify additional factors to consider when undertaking risk assessments and support these with evidence. To develop a guide for applying the findings 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: G2Q4WHD2RK