Planning

306_27 Electrical Testing Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "306_27 Electrical Testing Services" is being managed by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, and is currently in the planning stage. This initiative involves the establishment of a framework to provide various electrical testing services, including portable appliance testing, fixed installation testing, and the testing of street lighting and street furniture. The contract is projected to commence on 1st October 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2028, with a maximum potential extension until 30th September 2031. The total estimated value of this tender is £30,000,000, and it falls under the services industry category. The relevant location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, with a specific focus on the East Midlands region. Businesses interested should anticipate a future notice date set for 2nd July 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those offering testing solutions, to grow by aligning with a public authority contract. The framework agreement supports participation from SMEs, making it well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises eager to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the scope of work and the large contract value, businesses with expertise in electrical safety testing are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal offers prospects for long-term engagement and sustained growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

306_27 Electrical Testing Services

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework to provide electrical testing services, namely portable appliance testing (PAT), fixed installation testing (FIT), and the electrical testing of street lighting and street furniture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06959b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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