Award

Corporate Ladder Inspections

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the inspection and certification of corporate ladders, tagged as "Corporate Ladder Inspections". This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Sheffield, UK (Region UKE32). UK TEST LIMITED has been awarded the contract, which commenced on May 1, 2026, and is set to end on April 30, 2029, with a potential extension until March 2030. The procurement method was open competition below the threshold, allowing a variety of businesses to participate. The tendering process was finalised when the award was made on January 28, 2026, and the procurement stage had been completed by February 5, 2026.

This successful procurement process offers opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in technical inspection and testing services. With a contract value of £18,800, companies engaging in ladder inspection and compliance verification could see significant business expansion. The open competition nature of this tender indicates an inclusive chance for both SMEs and larger firms to demonstrate their capabilities and secure contracts with public authorities like Sheffield City Council. Businesses in South Yorkshire with strengths in inspection services, safety compliance, and public sector engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Corporate Ladder Inspections

Notice Description

Inspection and certification of corporate ladders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e54e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010465-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44423200 - Ladders

44481000 - Platforms ladders

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£18,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alicia Walshaw
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734567

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK TEST

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