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PRP 289 Fixed Wire Testing Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 09:50

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 11:48

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 08:06

TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 07:54

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled 'PRP 289 Fixed Wire Testing Services' was conducted by Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, UK. This open procedure targets the services industry and specifically encompasses fixed wire testing services across various properties including schools, offices, homes for older people, depots, and other operational buildings. Initially announced and tendered on 12th September 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 13th October 2025, the contract period commences on 1st February 2026 and is projected to run until 31st March 2027, with possibilities for extension until 2030. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £491,608.6, has been awarded to SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD. The tender process followed a structured open procedure method ensuring transparency and fair competition among participants.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, primarily appealing to SMEs with expertise in electrical wiring, fitting work, and technical testing services. Companies within this niche can leverage this contract to showcase their capability in handling complex testing services over a diverse array of properties. The award criteria favoured quality over price, providing the successful bidder with a weighted preference for excellence in service delivery. This is a notable chance for businesses in the electrical and technical testing sectors to establish themselves as key players in public sector procurement, benefiting from long-term engagement with Derbyshire County Council and the potential for contract extensions.

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Notice Title

PRP 289 Fixed Wire Testing Services

Notice Description

Fixed Wire Testing Services across its property portfolio, including but not limited to schools, offices, homes for older people, depots, and other operational buildings

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It the council deem it necessary to extend beyond its original term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

71314100 - Electrical services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£409,673 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£409,673 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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