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29 Jul 2026 at 15:55

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12 Jun 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for its "Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract". This contract involves the servicing, inspection, and testing of mechanical and electrical installations across the Council's estate. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 covers fire alarm and emergency lighting inspections, while Lot 2 focuses on electrical installation testing and EV charger servicing. The procurement, initiated through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 29th July 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 7th July 2026. The council, located in Exeter, Devon, at County Hall, handled the process. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and run until 2028, with an option for extension up to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those specialising in electrical and safety inspections. With a contract value crossing the million-pound threshold, this provides ample scope for firms experienced in facilities management and safety compliance to expand their portfolio. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, as evidenced by the high number of final stage bids from this sector, and it opens avenues for long-term engagement with potential contract renewals. Suppliers like Severnside Security Ltd and Sherwoods (SW) Limited have already been involved, indicating market competition and interest from both small and large enterprises. This contract offers stability and scope for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Electrical Testing, Fire Alarm and Electric Vehicle Charging Service Term Contract

Notice Description

Service Term Contract for the servicing, inspection and testing of mechanical and electrical plant installations within DCC's Estate. The services required are divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting inspection and testing Lot 2 - Electrical installation Testing and EV Charger servicing

Lot Information

Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting inspection and testing only

Provision of inspection, testing, and certification services for fire alarm systems and emergency lighting inspection, testing and installations to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by up to four years in 24 months increments with the agreement of the Contractor.

Electrical installation Testing and EV Charger servicing only

Provision of electrical installation testing and electric vehicle charger servicing to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with applicable standards.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by up to four years in 24 months increments with the agreement of the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b42a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071896-2026
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,470,437 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,470,437 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,470,437 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2032-01-20

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SEVERNSIDE SECURITY

SHERWOODS (SW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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