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title: "Electrical Testing"
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# Electrical Testing

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c39353-edd3-4c89-8272-6b5622fe03ba

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Electrical Testing" has been initiated by Reading Borough Council, located in Reading, Berkshire, South East England. This contract, classified under the industry category of technical testing services, involves electrical testing and urgent minor installation works for domestic properties owned by the council. The contract period is set to begin on 3rd April 2017 and run until 2nd April 2020, with an additional option to extend for another 2 years. This opportunity was initially published on 17th February 2017, and the tender submission deadline is 20th March 2017, within the framework of an open procurement procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the electrical services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a total anticipated value of £110,000 per annum, contractors can expect to engage in various installation and testing projects, although there is no guarantee of work volume each year. Companies specialising in electrical installation and technical testing services are well-suited to compete for this contract, as it involves urgent requirements that may require quick response times and flexibility in service provision.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Electrical testing and urgent minor installation works to all types of domestic properties owned by Reading Borough Council. The Form of Contract is the JCT Measured Term Contract 2011.The Contract will run for three years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (subject to agreement by both parties). The total anticipated value for the works ordered using this contract is PS110,000 per annum. There is no guarantee of any work and no guarantee of any level of work in any financial year. Additional information: The services are to be procured under an Open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home (Project Reference No. RBC 00000219), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d959c2-abef-4b5b-a961-91f658036fb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2018 - 19 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d959c2-abef-4b5b-a961-91f658036fb5
- 17 Feb 2017 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f54d5600-d65d-4715-a53a-01bc01442161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5d959c2-abef-4b5b-a961-91f658036fb5
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f54d5600-d65d-4715-a53a-01bc01442161
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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