laboratory testing services for products in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Directive, the EU Energy Labelling Regulation and the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation

Tender description

The objective of this RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified services providers to establish a Framework to facilitate laboratory testing of products under: – Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (and relevant implementing measures) – Energy Labelling Regulation 2017/1369 (and relevant delegated acts) – Tyre Labelling Regulation 2020/740 The Framework is divided into ten lots relating to a wide range of Product ‘types’ that are described in each lot and broadly reflects the categorisation and terminology used in the relevant legislative instruments. Lot 1 Lighting Category covering two product types: Light sources; and Separate Control Gear. Lot 2 Air Conditioning and Ventilation Category covering four product types: Air conditioners; Air heating and cooling product; Fans; and Ventilation units. Lot 3 Heat Pump Heating Category covering the following product types: Heat pump space and combination heaters; and Heat pump water heaters. Lot 4 Other Heating Category covering the following product types: Non-heat pump space and combination heaters; Non-heat pump water heaters; Hot water storage tanks; and Local space heaters. Lot 5 Solid fuel Heating Category covering two product types: Solid fuel local space heaters; and Solid fuel boilers. Lot 6 Appliances Category covering five product types: Dishwashers; Washing machines and washer dryers; Tumble dryers; Ovens and Hobs; and Range hoods. Lot 7 Refrigeration Category covering three product types: Refrigeration (household); Refrigeration with direct sales function; and Professional Refrigeration Lot 8 Pumps and Motors Category covering three product types: Electric motors and variable speed Lot 9 ICT Category covering four product types: Electronic displays; Standby, off mode & networked standby; Computers; and External power supplies. Lot 10 Tyres Category covering three product types: C1 tyres; C2 For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.