Tender

Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT)

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 10:42

Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT)" contract, classified under the services category. This procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure to secure a supplier capable of conducting portable appliance and electrical testing, including lightning conductors. The project will be carried out in various regions of the United Kingdom, specifically within Norfolk and surrounding areas. Potential bidders are invited to submit their tenders by 4th September 2025, with the contract award anticipated to conclude by 8th October 2025. This contract, beginning on 1st December 2025 and potentially lasting until 4th December 2030 including extensions, offers a significant gross value of £255,341.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specializing in electrical testing and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical system repair and maintenance should find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The structured procurement process, which includes both quality and price assessments, allows businesses to compete effectively based on their service excellence and competitive pricing. The potential for contract extension underscores the opportunity for sustained business growth in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s ongoing service needs, making it an attractive option for companies aiming to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electrical Equipment Testing & Inspection (PAT)

Notice Description

NCC is seeking a supplier who can carry out small portable appliance and electrical testing including on lightning conductors. Please note that the values in this notice are an indication for the full 5 year term of the contract including extension Options. Please note that Norfolk County Council has joined the government's Devolution Priority Programme. This process has the potential to lead to the establishment of a county combined authority for Norfolk and Suffolk, with strategic powers, headed by an elected mayor. A Government has also invited participation by Norfolk in Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk, being either one unitary or more than one. One of these changes could happen without the other.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 2 x12 month options to extend have been included at the discretion of Norfolk County Council.

Planning Information

Teams Market Engagement Event for 1 hour will be hosted by Norfolk County Council. Please register on INTEND https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk and register for this project under reference NCCT43218 and send a message on the facility to register your desire to attend the market engagement event and a time and date will be sent to you. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-Tend support team by phoning 0845 557 8079 or +44 (0) 114 407 0065 or by emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045580-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,784 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£212,784 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-12-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy / MH
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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