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title: "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing"
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# Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-146e7894-96a5-40c9-aa1c-690833d2b87d

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing" within the repair and maintenance services sector, specifically focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering. The contract is set to commence on 6th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2024, with a possible extension for up to two additional years, depending on contract review and budget availability. The tendering process was open until 28th January 2022, and the estimated value of the contract is £240,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. Interested suppliers were invited to demonstrate their qualifications, notably holding relevant certifications such as C&G 18th Edition and City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in electrical testing and maintenance. Companies that can showcase their capability to meet the Council's requirements while providing economically advantageous bids will have a competitive edge. Businesses focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those with qualified electricians, are well-positioned to respond to this opportunity and engage with ongoing service requirements from Blackpool Council and associated properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a single supplier to carry out testing of electrical equipment - portable and fixed appliances. Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous bid. The supplier will also be expected to provide a service to a small number of properties managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. Please note that the qualifications deemed satisfactory for engineers employed on this contract will be qualified electricians who hold C&G 18th Edition and also hold City and Guilds 2377-22 or equivalent. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 6th April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year plus a further 1 year (subject to contract review and budget availability). Full details regarding this contract and the tender process can be found by registering an interest in this opportunity on the Council's supplier portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070d5fe5-f7ad-46e1-98e6-46a1c4d842c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTROSAFE LTD T/A VERISERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070d5fe5-f7ad-46e1-98e6-46a1c4d842c7
- 20 Jan 2022 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97445a96-4e5d-42e0-8a62-a0b1d55979f7
- 22 Dec 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e0be7b-8a71-4767-ac06-81760b2eaa4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070d5fe5-f7ad-46e1-98e6-46a1c4d842c7
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97445a96-4e5d-42e0-8a62-a0b1d55979f7
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e0be7b-8a71-4767-ac06-81760b2eaa4f
  22nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=958ab3ad-8262-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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