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title: "Portable Appliance Testing"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-09-29"
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# Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23fcad38-d2f6-479e-ae3d-524f6ccf7360

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Portable Appliance Testing" is being led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, situated in Swindon, England. This contract falls within the technical inspection and testing services industry and has a total value of £120,000. The procurement process followed a selective method and involved a direct award against the UK UPC EFM3127 NW Portable Appliance Testing Framework. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2020 and will run until 24th September 2021. Notably, the award notice for this contract was published on 29th September 2020, providing essential information for potential stakeholders.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection and testing services, particularly those experienced in portable appliance testing. Given the selective procurement method employed, this contract may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio or deepen their engagement with public sector clients. Companies with capabilities in compliance testing, safety inspections, or associated service provisions would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to Portable Appliance Testing. This has been sourced via direct award against the UK UPC EFM3127 NW Portable Appliance Testing Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c2eb41-e477-4c45-8476-f55490b76a70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SS TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c2eb41-e477-4c45-8476-f55490b76a70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c2eb41-e477-4c45-8476-f55490b76a70
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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