Tender

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 May 2018 at 08:50

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26 Apr 2018 at 08:21

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25 Apr 2018 at 13:00

Tender

25 Apr 2018 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018" project. This procurement process is classified under technical inspection and testing services, with an estimated total budget of up to £150,000 per annum, split into two lots: Lot 1 for ultrasonic testing (up to £65,000) and Lot 2 for static load testing (up to £85,000). The tender period for applications ends on 25th May 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st July 2018 and potentially extend for an additional two years based on performance. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in structural testing and inspection services. Companies that can provide either of the specified testing methods, or possess relevant qualifications and experience in similar projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages multiple bids, thus fostering a competitive environment that could benefit businesses invested in the technical services sector.

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Notice Title

Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns 2018

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Employer) is seeking to identify and appoint a Contractor(s) to a Structural Testing of Street Lighting Columns Contract. The service involves testing the structural integrity of lighting columns by two test methods as follows:- Method1 - Detailed inspection and test by ultrasonic "Relative Loss of Section" test Method 2 - Static load testing. The service also includes the analysis and production reports of the test results for the Employer. The tender will therefore be let in two lots. Lot 1 is for Method 1 only and likewise Lot 2 is for Method 2only Tenderers can apply for one or both lots. Tenderers can be awarded either one or two lots. Only one Contractor will be appointed to each lot. Lot 1 will be up to PS65,000 per annum and Lot 2 will be up to PS85,000 per annum. The proposed Contract period is 24 months with potential extensions of a further two years in one year increments subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfd2cc9-5c19-4b44-92aa-8afca57e68e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Devun Mason
Contact Email
devun.mason@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROFT
Postcode
LE9 3GE
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Fosse Stoney Cove
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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