Award

Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2022 at 13:48

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2021 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing" within the repair and maintenance services sector, specifically focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering. The contract is set to commence on 6th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024, with a possible extension for up to two additional years, depending on contract review and budget availability. The tendering process was open until 28th January 2022, and the estimated value of the contract is £240,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. Interested suppliers were invited to demonstrate their qualifications, notably holding relevant certifications such as C&G 18th Edition and City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in electrical testing and maintenance. Companies that can showcase their capability to meet the Council's requirements while providing economically advantageous bids will have a competitive edge. Businesses focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those with qualified electricians, are well-positioned to respond to this opportunity and engage with ongoing service requirements from Blackpool Council and associated properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to carry out testing of electrical equipment - portable and fixed appliances. Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous bid. The supplier will also be expected to provide a service to a small number of properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Please note that the qualifications deemed satisfactory for engineers employed on this contract will be qualified electricians who hold C&G 18th Edition and also hold City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus a further 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability). Full details regarding this contract and the tender process can be found by registering an interest in this opportunity on the Council's supplier portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070d5fe5-f7ad-46e1-98e6-46a1c4d842c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTROSAFE LTD T/A VERISERV

Further Information

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