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Provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing, Reporting and Repairs 2024-2027

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing, Reporting and Repairs 2024-2027" under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement process, which falls under the services sector, involved a limited procurement method due to the extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events. The contract has been classified as an award stage and was signed on 21st January 2025, with a total value of £185,400. The specific location for service delivery is within East Renfrewshire, notably at the Eastwood HQ in Giffnock, UK. The contract aims to ensure regular electrical inspections, including condition reports for domestic properties, complying with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in electrical inspections and repairs. The contract's scope includes performing periodic visual inspections and functional testing of electrical installations across domestic properties and executing minor repairs onsite if needed. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical services, particularly those adept at handling urgent and unplanned work, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contractor, G.D. CHALMERS LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in such projects, underscoring the potential for SMEs to secure impactful, long-term contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electrical Inspection, Testing, Reporting and Repairs 2024-2027

Notice Description

The Council require a new contract to be put in place for provision of Electrical Inspection Condition Reports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Electrical Inspection Condition Reports. These inspections will be carried out on domestic properties. The contract must be put in place to allow the Council to adhere to its duties from the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 as well as to meet The Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS). The Act requires that domestic properties under the Councils control receive periodic electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR). EICR tests involve a visual inspection and functional testing of the electrical installation, including the wiring, consumer units (fuse boxes), switches, sockets, and any other electrical equipment. The test report will highlight any issues found, such as damaged wiring, outdated equipment, or missing earthing and provide recommendations for any necessary repairs or upgrades. If the repairs are minor then the contract will include for this to be carried out whilst the contractor is on site.

Procurement Information

Termination of current contract resulting in no provision of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525675
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa Fordyce
Contact Email
vanessa.fordyce@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415773669

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G.D. CHALMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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