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The Provision of Gas and Electrical Third Party Auditing

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2025 at 12:59

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council, located in Swindon (region UKK14), is procuring services related to the oil and gas industry through the tender titled "The Provision of Gas and Electrical Third Party Auditing." This open procedure tender is in the award stage as of January 2025, following the completed tender period which closed on 19th November 2024. The contract encompasses third-party quality audits of gas and electrical safety inspections on council properties, including annual and periodic safety inspections, breakdowns, new installations, and a desktop audit of procedures and policies. The initial contract is for 12 months, starting April 1, 2025, with options to extend it by two additional 12-month periods for a possible total contract term of three years. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £105,000 for the first 12 months and up to £315,000 over the full three-year term.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, especially those with expertise in gas appliance maintenance. It targets SMEs, with Morgan Lambert Ltd having already been successful in securing an active contract valued at approximately £266,902.50. Businesses suited for competing in this tender include those with qualified gas and electrical auditors capable of performing onsite quality audits and providing comprehensive inspection services. The project's scale, extended duration, and competitive budget offer a significant revenue stream and the potential for long-term partnership with Swindon Borough Council. Business growth can be boosted by meeting the diverse and critical needs of the council’s inspection protocols, ensuring safety and compliance across their properties.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Gas and Electrical Third Party Auditing

Notice Description

The Provision of Gas and Electrical Third Party Auditing Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from gas and electrical industry qualified auditors to carry out onsite quality audits (post inspections) Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to engage a contractor to carry out third party quality audits to a range of gas and electrical safety inspections carried out on our properties. The types of work to be audited will be made up of annual and periodic safety inspections, breakdowns new installations & desktop audit of current procedures/policy . The initial contract term will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 3 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS100,000 - PS105,000 across the initial 12 month term. With an estimated contract spend across the potential total 3 year contract term of between PS300,000 and PS315,000. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Gas and Electrical Third Party Auditing Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from gas and electrical industry qualified auditors to carry out onsite quality audits (post inspections) Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to engage a contractor to carry out third party quality audits to a range of gas and electrical safety inspections carried out on our properties. The types of work to be audited will be made up of annual and periodic safety inspections, breakdowns new installations & desktop audit of current procedures/policy . The initial contract term will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 3 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS100,000 - PS105,000 across the initial 12 month term. With an estimated contract spend across the potential total 3 year contract term of between PS300,000 and PS315,000. Full details relating to the services are provided in the tender documents.

Options: The option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002530-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£266,902 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Jodie Wakefield
Contact Email
jwakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7392102892

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN LAMBERT

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