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title: "Fixed Wire Testing and Inspection"
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# Fixed Wire Testing and Inspection

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135fb823-1b6e-4d9b-8d23-a2887165ba6a

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking contractors for the provision of Fixed Wire Testing and Inspection services for its electrical installations, with a contract value of £390,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of Electrical services and is currently in the Award stage. The initial contract period starts on 1st August 2017 and lasts until 31st July 2022, with a potential three-year extension available. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, and the deadline for bid submissions was 23rd May 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those capable of conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance with the IET wiring regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to apply, given the suitability requirement highlighted in the procurement documentation. Competitors should emphasise their expertise in safety standards and comprehensive service delivery to secure a favourable position in the evaluation process.

## Notice

The intention of this work is to provide a complete service provision for the Inspection and Testing of the Fixed Wired Electrical installations within properties under the ownership/control of Durham University. The purpose of this service provision is to provide an engineering view on whether or not Durham University fixed wired electrical installations are in a satisfactory condition which can continue to be used safely in accordance with the current edition of the IET wiring regulations BS7671. Full adherence to the Specification throughout the contract term is required. If this can not be achieved, your bid will be deemed to be non-compliant and will not be evaluated. The contract will be awarded on an initial 2 year basis with a further 3 year extension available in 12 monthly instalments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7510569b-9762-4482-9ad4-2da736d3fe79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCVICKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7510569b-9762-4482-9ad4-2da736d3fe79
- 24 Apr 2017 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82515cc-bc6a-40c4-ada3-aeaf080f864e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7510569b-9762-4482-9ad4-2da736d3fe79
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82515cc-bc6a-40c4-ada3-aeaf080f864e
  24th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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