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Various Consumer Product Testing Services

  • First published: 26 June 2026
  • Last modified: 26 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06574f
Published by:
Thurrock Council
Authority ID:
AA20019
Publication date:
26 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Provision of product safety testing by named test house forThurrock Council Trading Standards:Lot 1 - ToysLot 2 - Electrical and MachineryLot 3 - CosmeticsLot 4 - Jewellery and VapesGrant 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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

PS-2025-193

Procurement 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.

Contracting authority

Thurrock Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: New Road

Town/City: Grays

Postcode: RM17 6SL

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHW-1723-WDCD

NUTS code: UKH32

Email: Procurement@thurrock.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Inward Way, Rossmore Business Park

Town/City: Ellesmere Port

Postcode: CH65 3EN

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.sgs.com/en-gb

Companies House: 01193985

NUTS code: UKD63

Email: gb.bid.management@sgs.com

Type:

  • Large

CASS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Unit 1 Bankside Business Park, Coronation Street

Town/City: Stockport

Postcode: SK5 7PG

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.cassindustries.com

Companies House: 02982425

NUTS code: UKD35

Email: info@cassindustries.com

Type:

  • SME

MINTON,TREHARNE & DAVIES LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd Longwood Drive

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF14 7HY

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.minton.group/

Companies House: 00435262

NUTS code: UKL22

Email: enquiries@minton.group

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract

1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 August 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

51735.27 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-01193985

2

Status: Pending

Related lots

2

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 August 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

174096.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-02982425

3

Status: Pending

Related lots

3

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 August 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

20203.64 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-00435262

4

Status: Pending

Related lots

4

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 August 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

50416.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-COH-00435262

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71900000 Laboratory services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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