Planning

Framework for the Periodic Testing and Inspection of Electrical Installations (Fixed Electrical Testing contract (FET)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the Periodic Testing and Inspection of Electrical Installations. This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the opportunity announcement on a planned future notice date of 1st September 2027. The project locations are within the UK, predominantly in the UKG2 region. The procurement is set to begin on 1st April 2028, and the initial contract will run until 31st March 2030, with a possibility for renewal until 31st March 2032.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation maintenance and repair, particularly those that can service multiple sites, as it encompasses 511 properties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the suitability criteria outlined by the council. The use of a framework agreement facilitates long-term engagement and growth for businesses that can provide consistent and rigorous testing solutions. Engaging in a contract of this scale could significantly boost market presence and operational capacity for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Periodic Testing and Inspection of Electrical Installations (Fixed Electrical Testing contract (FET)

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of undertaking the Periodic Electrical Testing and Inspection of Electrical Installations. There are currently 511 properties covered by the existing arrangement. For clarification purposes, the Periodic Electrical Testing of Electrical Installations will also include fixed electrical appliances within each site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022631-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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