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AP26007 - Statutory Inspections

ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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18 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "AP26007 - Statutory Inspections" was conducted by Arc Property Services Partnership Limited, a public undertaking entity based in Nottingham, UK. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2026 and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement, under the services category, is aimed at ensuring the safety and compliance of equipment across Nottinghamshire County Council properties. The procurement method was a direct award below the threshold, without competition, targeting essential inspection services and maintenance across various types of equipment such as lifts, fall arrest systems, and pressure vessels, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies within the building surveying and maintenance industries. For SMEs specialised in equipment inspection, repair, and maintenance services, this tender offers a stable revenue stream that could facilitate business growth. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive maintenance services, especially those located in or near Nottingham, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement by leveraging the direct access to ongoing service requirements and potential for contract extensions.

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Notice Title

AP26007 - Statutory Inspections

Notice Description

This Contract is set up to provide Arc Partnership Services Partnership Limited (the Client) with access to a good, reliable Contractor who is able to undertake the thorough inspection of equipment and fixed assets at the identified Nottinghamshire County Council properties, to ensure the equipment is safe, in good condition and to meet the Client/NCC's obligations under the appropriate statutory and regulatory schedules and guidelines. This includes: *Activity equipment *Articulated Fork truck *Climbing Walls *Dust extraction systems *Fall Arrest systems *Lifts - Passenger/Goods/wheelchairs *Hoists - Static and portable *Pressure Vessels - Chillers and heating systems *Shower trolley/chairs Additional items may be added during the course of the Contract. Following the termination of procurements under AP2213 and AP2431(under the PCR 2015) due to a lack of bids, this direct award has been made (with the incumbent Contractor) as a "regulated below-threshold contract" as set out in section 84 of the Procurement Act 2023. Section 86 has been considered for this award. The selected Contractor has the knowledge of the sites and assets, suitable to ensure the necessary compliances are upheld.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045429-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,243 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHDALE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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