B329/26 - Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 18:44

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the tender "B329/26 – Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing." This tender involved the inspection and testing of portable appliances owned by the council, ensuring the maintenance of electrical safety at regular intervals. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the procurement stage currently complete. The contract, awarded to Circuit Electrical Testing Ltd, covers services related to repair, maintenance, and associated services for office equipment. The contract is set to commence on 22nd June 2026 and run until 21st June 2028, with an option for extension up to 2030. Located in Bridgend, UK, this tender falls under the public authority classification with compliance to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in electrical testing and safety certification services. The open procedure used allowed for a wide range of bidders, emphasizing cost and quality criteria as pivotal factors for successful award. Businesses in the service industry that focus on the maintenance and inspection of equipment are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £262,453 gross, reflects the substantial scope for businesses involved in machinery inspection and maintenance to expand their market within public procurement frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

B329/26 - Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing

Notice Description

This is a UK6 notice for B329/26 - Provision of Portable Appliance Equipment Testing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054954-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

98342000 - Work environment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£218,711 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-14

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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