--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: ROCB 030 - Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-18" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: ROCB 030 - Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7002c2af-bbce-405c-8b4b-50007414295f.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council has issued a tender titled "GB-Shrewsbury: ROCB 030 - Maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems" within the industry category of Lightning-protection equipment (CPV 31216100). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 10 January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2028, with the possibility of a two-year extension up to 31 March 2030. This contract is valued between £50,000 and £100,000 and will encompass the inspection, testing, and maintenance of lightning protection systems in various Shropshire Council-controlled premises located in the West Midlands, UK. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in lightning protection systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It offers a platform for sustained business growth through long-term service provision and potential contract extensions based on performance. Companies experienced in handling standards such as BS 6651:1999, BS EN 62305, and BS 7671, can leverage their technical expertise to ensure optimal system efficiency and safety. The open procedure allows equal opportunity for all qualifying businesses to bid, making it ideal for those looking to expand their portfolio in maintenance services within the public sector. ## Notice The delivery of the works undertaken by the Contractor under this Contract shall enable the Council to discharge their responsibility of In-Service Inspection and Testing of Lightning Protection Systems. The Contract shall comprise the inspection, test and repair of Lightning Protection Systems. The operative must be conversant with BS 6651:1999 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning (for knowledge of systems installed to this standard), BS EN 62305 Parts1-4 2011/2012 Protection against lightning series, BS 7430:2011+A1:2015 Code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations, the BS EN 62561 Lightning protection system components (LPSC) series, and BS7671, as amended to date, Requirements for Electrical Installations IEE Wiring Regulations. The objective of the Contract is for the Contractor to provide planned preventative maintenance of lightning protection systems installed on Council controlled premises and premises that Client provides contract maintenance services to, to ensure that they are maintained in a safe condition so as to prevent risk of damage caused to a property accruing from a lightning strike, to ensure the installed system presents no danger to members of the public, and to ensure optimum system efficiency. The initial term of the Contract will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Following this period, the contract may be extended by an additional two years (until 31st March 2030), contingent on satisfactory performance during the initial term and mutual agreement on both terms and costs for the extension. Prices submitted will cover the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Subsequently, the contractor may propose an annual cost adjustment to the tendered rates for the next 12-month period, capped at the Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage change from January to December of the previous year as listed on the ONS website under the "CPI All Item: percentage change of 12 months data series." This adjustment is subject to Council approval. Nonetheless, the Council retains the right to negotiate with the Contractor on any proposed rate increases if deemed unjustified. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfe0f8b-3820-4759-8432-4490ddf70539 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31216100 - Lightning-protection equipment ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfe0f8b-3820-4759-8432-4490ddf70539 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acfe0f8b-3820-4759-8432-4490ddf70539 18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-ROCB-030---Maintenance-of-Lightning-Protection-Systems/7MT3CQCG7C Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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