Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT) - AWARD

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement of a contract titled "Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT)" within the services industry category. This contract, awarded to Facit Testing Ltd, involves tasks such as small portable appliance and electrical testing, including on lightning conductors. Initiated through an open procedure, the tender process was completed with the award stage on 1st June 2026, following the tender's end date on 4th September 2025. The contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2031, with services being provided across various geographic locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The buying organisation's address is Martineau Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, with primary contact available via Che Metcalf.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies engaged in electrical system repair services, especially those adept at handling portable appliance testing and maintenance of electrical machinery. Although the contract is not specifically geared towards Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it remains a significant contract that experienced companies in the electrical and maintenance sectors could leverage to enhance their portfolio and market presence. Successful bidders like Facit Testing Ltd can capitalise on this long-term engagement until 2031, potentially opening further business avenues through demonstrated expertise and reliability.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT) - AWARD

Notice Description

NCC is seeking a supplier who can carry out small portable appliance and electrical testing including on lightning conductors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a737da37-bfca-4782-bddb-19c71bba522d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba7a3dd-7437-4f4f-b1d9-a88ffa8226df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACIT TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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