Various Consumer Product Testing Services

Thurrock CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06574fProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 24 Jun 2026

Suppliers

4

3 SME

Lots

4

4 awarded

Published

25 Jun 2026

Description

Provision of product safety testing by named test house for Thurrock Council Trading Standards: Lot 1 - Toys Lot 2 - Electrical and Machinery Lot 3 - Cosmetics Lot 4 - Jewellery and Vapes Grant funded procurement to undertake border controls at Thurrock Border points to ensure the safety of consumer goods. For example, to check if an electrical item is safe or if there is a banned ingredient in a cosmetic product. Labs' testing is necessary when officers cannot fully ascertain how safe a product themselves as they can undertake labelling checks and visual examinations, but often proper testing is required.

Scope

Reference
PS-2025-193
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030

Option to extend for up to two years

CPV classifications
71600000
71900000
Contract locations
Thurrock, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice40.00%
Qualityquality60.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 4 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

24 Jun 2026

Contract start

31 Aug 2026

Contract end

31 Aug 2028

Lots · 4 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Toyscomplete
2Electrical and Machinerycomplete
3Cosmeticscomplete
4Jewellery and Vapescomplete