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Fixed Wire Testing

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Salford involves a contract for Fixed Wire Testing, classified under the electrical services industry category. Situated in Salford, England, the contracting authority sought to perform remedial works identified in Electrical Installation Condition Reports across university buildings. The procurement was conducted using a limited and competitive quotation method that fell below the threshold value, with a contract value of £62,654.08. The tender closed on 22nd October 2025, in the Tender stage, and the award was made to PHS Compliance on 21st January 2026. This contract is scheduled to run from 2nd February 2026 until 2nd February 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for electrical contracting businesses, especially those equipped to handle large-scale installations in educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also find this tender significant, given the suitability criteria supporting SME participation. Businesses specialising in electrical services, with capabilities in providing comprehensive testing and remediation work, will find this contract rewarding. Additionally, firms familiar with compliance requirements and those positioned within or near Salford will have strategic advantages in fulfilling the University of Salford's needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Fixed Wire Testing

Notice Description

The University of Salford invites suitably qualified electrical contractor to submit a tender for carrying out remedial works arising from Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) undertaken across our university buildings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-939f15ed-c4a9-4cc6-9029-50c07ee79aeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabac340-5927-4959-a198-e8ea0e602c20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,654 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,654 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHS COMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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