Award

Portable Appliance Testing Service

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2025 at 11:06

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is engaging in an ongoing procurement process for the provision of Portable Appliance Testing Services within the region. Classified under the 'Technical inspection and testing services' category (CPV code 71630000), this contract aims to ensure the safety and functionality of portable electrical appliances. The procurement was handled through an open procedure and was awarded on 17th February 2025 to AES Electrical & Compliance Service Ltd, marking the award stage of the process. The contract, which carries a value of £1,000,000 GBP, commenced on the same day and involves service delivery to various locations within the UKD4 region. Key dates include the submission deadline for bids on 29th October 2024, with the bid opening occurring later the same day.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a strong focus on electrical safety compliance. The four-year contract with potential renewal clauses indicates a stable and long-term partnership with Lancashire County Council, which could foster expanded business operations and enhanced service portfolios. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in portable appliance testing are well-suited to compete, benefiting from the substantial contract value and the recurrent nature of the service requirement.

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Notice Title

Portable Appliance Testing Service

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council have an ongoing regulatory requirement to ensure portable electrical appliances are safe to use, fit for purpose. The most effective way to ensure that these regulations are met is through the provision of an annual Portable Appliance Testing. Further detail of the Authority's requirements can be found in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lancashire County Council have an ongoing regulatory requirement to ensure portable electrical appliances are safe to use, fit for purpose. The most effective way to ensure that these regulations are met is through the provision of an annual Portable Appliance Testing. Further detail of the Authority's requirements can be found in the tender documents.

Renewal: The contract is available for up to a 4 year period, following which there may or may not be an opportunity for a re-procurement. The Agreement included within Tender Documents outlines any relevant break clauses or periods within the awarded term, where a re-procurement could occur. Any re-procurement will be at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a371
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005320-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The Agreement is available for up to 4 years, following which there is potential for the services to be continually required therefore there is potential (but not guarantee) for the Agreement to be re-procured. Any re-procurement is at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
LCC Corporate
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772535854

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AES ELECTRICAL & COMPLIANCE SERVICE

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