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Fixed Wire Testing (FWT)

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

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03 Sep 2019 at 09:29

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05 Jun 2019 at 16:39

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05 Jun 2019 at 15:04

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22 May 2019 at 09:15

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11 Apr 2019 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited (NWUPC) is initiating a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Fixed Wire Testing (FWT) services, commencing on 1st August 2019 and running until 31st July 2021. There is an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months based on satisfactory performance. This procurement falls under the technical inspection and testing services category, with a total contract value of £3.2 million. The procurement method is open, allowing participation from various stakeholders, and the tender period will conclude on 4th July 2019.

This Framework Agreement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical inspection and compliance services. Companies involved in fixed wire testing across England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolios while contributing to the safety standards of educational institutions. Given the collaborative nature of the Framework, suppliers can expect a stable demand for compliance testing services throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Wire Testing (FWT)

Notice Description

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, SUPC and NEUPC for Fixed Wire Testing. Members referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 13.8.2019 for an initial period of 24 months until 31.07.2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31.07.2022 and a further 12 months until 31.07.2023 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into 2 lots as follows: Lot 1: Fixed Wire Testing (England, Northern Ireland and Wales); Lot 2: Fixed Wire Testing (Scotland). Additional information: Please note that this agreement was awarded on the 13th August 2019. The system would not allow this to be inputted. The following organisations intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the members of the following may wish to utilise the agreement: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council https://www.local.gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice https://www.hqp.org.uk/ http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk http://www.oscr.org.uk http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk https://www.gov.scot http://www.parliament.scot/about-the-parliament.aspx https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/public-bodies https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/ https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations https://www.gov.scot/Topics/Health/NHS-Workforce/NHS-Boards http://www.scotland.police.uk https://www.sfha.co.uk/our-members/directory https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-secretary-of-state-for-scotland/about/our-governance https://www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/find-and-compare-landlords https://beta.gov.scot/policies/schools/ https://beta.gov.scot/policies/schools/ https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/additional-support http://www.wlga.gov.uk/home https://gov.wales/about/civilservice/?lang=en https://gov.wales/about/cabinet/cabinetstatements/2016-new/sponsoredbodies/?lang=en http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory https://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/publications/registered-social-landlords-in-wales/?lang=en https://socialcare.wales/ https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ http://online.hscni.net https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations htt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70331160-a8ae-45ab-b93a-cb5ea70e1829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9ee7cd-d4b1-43d8-b788-2a78bbad42ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20197 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 3-4 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
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Calbarrie Compliance Services Ltd

PTSG Electrical Services Limited

SS Testing Ltd

Comply2 Limited

Circuit Electrical Testing Ltd

Norwood Electrical (UK) Ltd

PHS Compliance Limited

McKeown PAT Testing Limited

Electrical Test Midlands Ltd

Key Electrical Solutions Limited

Lantei Ltd

Further Information

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Notice URLs

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