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16 Jun 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LOLER Testing of Operational Equipment - S504914" was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The process, which has reached the award stage, saw the contract awarded to Ashdale Engineering UK Limited. Located in Norwich, Norfolk County Council aimed to ensure thorough inspections of property and equipment as required under legal statute 2023/54. The corresponding contract for this tender became active on 1st April 2025, with a duration up to 31st March 2026, and a total contract value amounting to £63,000 (net of VAT).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and repair industries, particularly those specialising in vehicle-related equipment. Engineering firms and service providers adept in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) stand to benefit. As this is a sub-threshold contract under an unknown procurement method, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering sector can leverage this as a growth opportunity, potentially diversifying their service offerings to public authorities similar to Norfolk County Council. Businesses with established processes for maintenance services and equipment inspections would particularly be well-suited for such contracts.

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Notice Title

LOLER Testing of Operational Equipment - S504914

Notice Description

LOLER inspections are carried out for property and equipment by Ashdale Engineering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054962
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032643-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ashdale Engineering UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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