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Inspection and Testing of Portable Electrical Appliances in Educational, Council Establishments and Arm's Length Management Organisations.

BURY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2020 at 11:09

Tender

05 Nov 2019 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is seeking a qualified provider for the "Inspection and Testing of Portable Electrical Appliances in Educational, Council Establishments and Arm's Length Management Organisations." This is an open tender classified under electrical machinery and equipment services. The tender period concluded on 6th December 2019, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2020 and running until 28th February 2022. Bury Council, located in Bury, United Kingdom, has a stringent quality threshold for service providers and will consider terminating the contract if standards are not met. The current contract has been extended, indicating a potentially stable requirement for these services.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises looking to thrive in the electrical services sector, particularly those specialised in appliance inspection and testing. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services will be well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with compliance reporting and the provisioning of safety certifications. Engaging in this tender could solidify a business's presence in local government contracts, fostering long-term growth prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Inspection and Testing of Portable Electrical Appliances in Educational, Council Establishments and Arm's Length Management Organisations.

Notice Description

Bury Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider for: The Inspection and Testing of Portable Electrical Appliances in Educational, Council Establishments and Arm's Length Management Organisations. CURRENT PROVISION The current contract has been extended to the 28th February 2020, with no further provision to extend...The current contract has been running for just over 3-years with no significant problems. See Appendix (2) for take-off volumes and data SCOPE Description of works The Contractor is to undertake work consisting of inspection, testing, labelling and reporting of portable electrical appliances as described below. The Contractor will undertake either a formal visual inspection or a combined testing and inspection requirement using an approved test procedure. Following successful inspection and/or testing, a label will be produced and affixed to the appliance. Within two weeks after the test date, the Contractor is to provide a site specific Compliance Report pack. All prices are to be fixed for the full duration of the contract, including any extension periods. HOWEVER NO VOLUMES OR VALUES WILL BE GUARANTEED The council reserves the right to give 28 days' notice to terminate the contract and nominate an alternative supplier; however this would only occur, If the successful tenderer failed to meet our high standards. If service levels dropped below agreed standards (e.g. persistent complaints regarding quality of goods, failure to deliver within agreed timescales etc.). If we are no longer in a position to provide this service for Bury Council. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please go to www.the-chest.org.uk Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is TBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b54ec2f-a781-45e8-9c75-de06f436f7cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/253da027-452d-4103-9200-8203e7a0ca54
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Mulpeter
Contact Email
j.mulpeter@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612536175

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEXAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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