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title: "GMCA Framework Agreement for Street Lighting Visual and Structural Inspection and Testing Services"
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# GMCA Framework Agreement for Street Lighting Visual and Structural Inspection and Testing Services

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75b8fb83-a83d-4aa7-a688-57b26f74ddf2

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## Summary

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the GMCA Framework Agreement for Street Lighting Visual and Structural Inspection and Testing Services. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract value is £180,000 in GBP. The contract period is from August 6, 2023, to August 6, 2024. The tender deadline was on July 25, 2023. The main procurement category is works, and the location is in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses offering Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Companies specialising in street lighting indicative test methods and strength test methods would be well-suited to compete. The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organisation for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded suppliers are INSPECTORATE LIMITED T/A ROCH NDT SERVICES and Intratest Ltd. Businesses looking to provide testing services for street lighting infrastructure should consider engaging with the Council.

## Notice

Direct Award via GMCA Street Lighting Visual and Structural Inspection and Testing Services under the following Lots - Lot 4: Street Lighting Indicative Test Method (Other indicative Test Methods of columns and poles testing services Lot 5: Street Lighting Strength Test Method (Statics Loading of columns and poles testing services Award to the following suppliers via Direct Award: Lot 4 - MPH Inspection Services (2nd ranked, justification based on the type of differing tests that fall under this Lot, 3350 units will be tested under this Lot - price comparison indicates that MPH provide a cost effective solution. Awarding to the 1st ranked supplier would pose large financial implications to the Council if the test method were to be applied to all 3350 units) Lot 5 - Inspectorate Ltd T/A Roch NDT Services (1st ranked & highest scoring provider on the framework)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8521d2fd-0e62-4f79-a117-7825aa3fcf37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INSPECTORATE LIMITED T/A ROCH NDT SERVICES; INTRATEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 19:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8521d2fd-0e62-4f79-a117-7825aa3fcf37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8521d2fd-0e62-4f79-a117-7825aa3fcf37
  25th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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