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Carry out HAVs Testing on Equipment and Provision of Electronic Reports - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award phase of a selective procurement process for "Carry out HAVs Testing on Equipment and Provision of Electronic Reports." This contract involves the testing of 50 pieces of handheld equipment in Bedford, MK41 8AH, with necessary electronic reporting according to BSENISO5349 (1) - (2) and the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. The procurement falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, with a value of £1,194.50 GBP. The contract period is set from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The award of this contract was announced on 12th February 2026. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, indicating a selective tendering process.

This contract provides business opportunities for firms specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in compliance with vibration control regulations. While the procurement is not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies such as British Engineering Services Asset Reliability, Bureau Veritas UK Limited, and HAV Control Limited have been engaged as suppliers. Businesses experienced in scientific reporting and equipment testing within the specified geographical region can leverage this opportunity for market growth and expansion by aligning with Bedford Borough Council's requirements and standards.

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Notice Title

Carry out HAVs Testing on Equipment and Provision of Electronic Reports - AWARD

Notice Description

Carry out HAVs testing on 50 pieces of hand held equipment on site at MK41 8AH and provide electronic reports. Testing to be carried out in accordance with BSENISO5349 (1) - (2) Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-596aec3d-12d9-4b1c-873d-41be522d49e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82245e5-bc2e-4bb6-891f-3e59ddd7a3dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,194 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Valerie Carr
Contact Email
valerie.carr@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276256

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRITISH ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSET RELIABILITY

BUREAU VERITAS

HAV CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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