--- title: "Testing and Maintenance of Lightning and Protection Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-04" --- # Testing and Maintenance of Lightning and Protection Systems Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender for the "Testing and Maintenance of Lightning and Protection Systems". This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 24 January 2022. The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2022 and will last four years, concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance and repair services. Firms that have experience in testing and maintaining electrical installations, particularly those knowledgeable about compliance with Health and Safety Regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find a good fit in this opportunity, as the council looks to engage capable contractors for reliable service provision throughout the contract's duration. ## Notice The specialist contractor is required to undertake testing, inspection and maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems installed on multi-storey blocks of flats situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. The testing and inspection is to be carried out in accordance with BSEN 62305 and all amendments. A programme of maintenance will be agreed with the successful company. The price submitted on the pricing schedule for servicing should include all materials needed to carry out the service and any travelling time and mileage costs. All costs for maintenance testing and repairs etc. must include all provisions required in order for any work undertaken to comply with Health and Safety Regulations including The Work at Heights Regulations 2005. The contract period will be four years starting 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. Estimated value for the duration of the contract PS24,000 based on historic spend. This figure cannot be guaranteed. Prices will remain fixed for the first 24 months of the contract then a price increase will be applied based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the previous 12 months, for the next 12 months. This increase will then be repeated on the third anniversary of the contract for the last year of the contract. Additional information: Please refer to the attached 1. Quotation Document for guidance and instruction for submitting a quotation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 31530000 - Parts of lamps and lighting equipment - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations - 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment ## Release History - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f - 4 Jan 2022 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6f45c3-9a77-4d94-9703-47ec4cad889f 4th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721810b5-3888-46c7-8718-dcb5eb832009.json.