Planning

Fixed Electrical Inspections

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Fixed Electrical Inspections across its estate located in the Dumfries & Galloway region. This service-oriented contract involves ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Executive guidelines for periodic inspections and testing of electrical installations. Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably experienced and qualified contractors. The anticipated contract duration is five years with a total estimated value of £700,000. A future notice date is set for 1st September 2025, indicating potential timeline progression for contractors interested in this opportunity. This initiative falls under the industry category of 'General public services' and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical inspections and compliance services. The comprehensive scope of work outlined in this procurement creates a solid business case for contractors with a track record in maintaining adherence to safety standards. It would be particularly suited to businesses that are experienced in large-scale or multi-site inspections and have a solid understanding of health and safety regulations within the UK. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their public sector portfolio, establish longer-term contracts, and solidify their market presence in the services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Electrical Inspections

Notice Description

Call for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity for Fixed Electrical Inspections throughout the Councils estate within Dumfries and Galloway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call for expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for a future Contract Notice opportunity for Fixed Electrical Inspections throughout the Councils estate within Dumfries and Galloway. This will be a fully comprehensive contract which shall ensure that Dumfries and Galloway Council are compliant within the realms of the (HSE) Health and Safety Executive guidelines for Periodic Inspections & Testing of Electrical Installations (FESE). The contract duration is anticipated to be 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798195
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529806
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31681100 - Electrical contacts

31681300 - Electrical circuits

71314100 - Electrical services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Mclachlan
Contact Email
procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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