Tender

Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025". This tender, classified under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations" (CPV code 50711000), involves testing and maintaining electrical appliances to ensure the safety and functionality of council assets. The contract will run from 3rd February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with potential extensions of twelve months each. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 6th January 2025. Services will be provided across England, United Kingdom, with a budget of £180,000. Blackpool Council, located at PO Box 4, Blackpool, FY1 1NA, is coordinating this open procedure, and interested parties can contact Helen Thompson at helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk for more information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance, particularly those with experience in safety compliance and appliance testing. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their service offerings and portfolio. The defined scope—covering annual portable appliance testing, visual inspections, thermal imaging, and necessary repairs—ensures a comprehensive service engagement, providing steady work and potential for long-term partnerships with Blackpool Council. Firms adept at adhering to the specified health and safety standards and procedures will find this a valuable opportunity to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025

Notice Description

Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor to carry out the testing of all portable and fixed appliances, as defined in this Specification. This will include: Testing the portable and fixed appliances to protect the value of Blackpool Borough Council's (BC) assets. Maintaining a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils BC's obligations as defined in the lease(s). Making adequate arrangements for the Health and Safety of persons in or around the buildings and to fulfil all safety requirements particularly in regard to the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act. 1974. Scope of Works/Services The scope of work comprises the following:- (a) Testing of all portable appliances every year to include plug in sockets on desks. (b) Testing of fixed appliances at an interval to be agreed with Blackpool Council (c) Visually inspect & thermal image equipment in server rooms as per COP 5th edition (d) Replacing incorrect rating fuses (e) Replacing damaged 13A plugs (f) Remaking connections to plugs where necessary. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will be from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for a futher 12 plus 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f55b6e-4520-47d2-b1c2-0ca810dbd0dc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

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