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Emergency Lighting Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Staffordshire County Council, located at Stafford, UK, and concerns the award titled "Emergency Lighting Inspection, Testing and Maintenance." The tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 13th March 2026, and is set to commence on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2027. This procurement was conducted directly, without competition, below the threshold, and involves services across approximately 506 properties primarily in Staffordshire, and also in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and the West Midlands.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in emergency lighting and associated battery systems maintenance. It requires 24/7 responsive maintenance with a four-hour callout response capability, making it suitable for well-equipped SMEs experienced in servicing educational establishments, residential care homes, civic buildings, and similar facilities. Midwest Mechanical and Electrical Services Limited, an SME based in Wolverhampton, has been awarded this contract, indicating potential similar opportunities for other SMEs in the repair and maintenance sector looking to expand their operations regionally within this scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Lighting Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to ensure that all Emergency Lighting and Associated Battery systems are maintained in a safe and operational condition through a process involving inspection and testing at approximately 506 properties covering mostly in Staffordshire, with a small number located in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. The properties will include all types of buildings operated by a Local Authority including educational, residential care homes, civic buildings, offices, fire stations, enterprise centres and small industrial units. A 24/7 callout facility is required to deliver responsive maintenance activities with a 4-hour response limit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026590-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDWEST MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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