Construction Contract Leads
East of England
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 4
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06574f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
East of England
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 4
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06574f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
Scope
Reference
PS/2025/193
Description
The Authority鈥檚 requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Various Testing Services to support the border checks on consumer products that the Thurrock Council Trading Standards Ports Team undertake. The team has a statutory duty to provide interventions at the UK Border and in the UK marketplace to ensure only safe and compliant consumer goods are imported and placed on the market in the UK.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to two years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKH32 - Thurrock
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 3
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Only one supplier per Lot can be awarded
Two or more lots may be awarded to one supplier
Lot 1. Toys
Description
Testing various toys
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Electrical and Machinery
Description
Testing various electrical and machinery products
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Cosmetics
Description
Testing of various cosmetics
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Jewellery and Vapes
Description
Testing of various jewellery products and vapes
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢0 excluding VAT
- 拢0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Toys
Lot 2. Electrical and Machinery
Lot 3. Cosmetics
Lot 4. Jewellery and Vapes
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 April 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
In-tend Supplier Portal
Contracting authority
Thurrock Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHW-1723-WDCD
New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mariangela D'Ubaldo
Email: Mariangela.Dubaldo [at] thurrock.gov.uk
Website:
Region: UKH32 - Thurrock
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government