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07 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is seeking tenders for the "In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment," a procurement falling under the services category. This process involves the inspection, testing, verification, and reporting of electrical equipment throughout public buildings in Renfrewshire. Utilising an open procedure for this procurement, the Council invites electronic submissions until 7th August 2026, marking the end of the tender period, which coincides with the start of the award period. This contract is vital for maintaining compliance with safety regulations BS7671 and is conducted entirely in English. The contract has potential extensions, offering an overall duration of up to five years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical safety services to expand their market footprint. Companies well-versed in testing procedures as per the BS7671 standards and familiar with delivering service excellence within regulatory frameworks will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The contract includes mandatory community benefits and fair work performance conditions, promoting socio-economic growth, making it appealing for businesses committed to fostering local community development alongside fulfilling technical requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Notice Description

Inspection, testing, verification and reporting of the complete (100%) electrical equipment in use as defined under BS7671 and, specifically, the addendum Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement procedure is for the appointment of an experience Contractor to carry out a Contractor to carry out a planned programme of In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment within the Councils public buildings.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts(Scotland)Regulations2015

Renewal: This Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the Council having at its sole discretion, the option to extend the contract for additional periods up to a maximum contract period of 5 years. The length of any extension periods applied will be 12 months on 2 separate occasions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559625
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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