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18 Dec 2024 at 12:42

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16 Aug 2024 at 18:03

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16 Aug 2024 at 17:58

Award

21 May 2024 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has completed the procurement process to undertake domestic electrical inspections and testing (EICRs) of council-owned dwellings. The contract, awarded to Gasway Services Limited, is valued at £398,400 and runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026, following a call-off from a framework agreement with Eastern Procurement Limited (EPL). The industry category for this procurement falls under electrical services, specifically technical inspection and testing services, and is targeted in the East of England region. The procurement method used was selective, ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs within the electrical services sector. The involvement of a not-for-profit organisation like EPL highlights the emphasis on value for money, benefiting local suppliers and encouraging participation from smaller enterprises. Businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that can provide bespoke and cost-effective solutions aligned with council requirements. Being part of such frameworks allows businesses to build a strong reputation and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Electrical Inspections/Testing (EICRs)

Notice Description

*UPDATED 16/08/2024 AND 18/12/2024 - SEE VARIATION INFORMATION UNDER SUPPLIER AWARD DETAILS* Contract to undertake domestic electrical inspections and testing (EICRs) to council owned dwellings as per works programme. A Direct Award has been made via a call-off from a Framework with Eastern Procurement Limited (EPL). EPL is a not-for-profit organisation offering specialist compliant framework agreements, social landlords and other public sector bodies, predominantly in the Eastern region. The council are owner members of EPL and work closely with them to create bespoke procurement frameworks. The frameworks promote value for money for the council and include SMEs and local suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aabcdee2-10a9-493c-bbf8-43d50ea51e57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4fe439-1034-4614-9a36-02dbb559fef3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Norwich City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Postcode Area
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
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gasway Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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