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title: "GB-Colchester: Fixed Wire & PAT Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-764539a3-b4fc-49fc-86f5-b97f64e16e38"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-15"
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# GB-Colchester: Fixed Wire & PAT Testing

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-764539a3-b4fc-49fc-86f5-b97f64e16e38

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking a contractor for Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) services within the Borough of Colchester. The tender is active and is at the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7 September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2018 and will run for a period of four years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically under electrical wiring and fitting work, with a total contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000 in GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the contracting authority actively encourages submissions from these economic operators. Businesses that specialise in electrical services, particularly those with capabilities in testing and compliance, would be especially well-suited to partake in this competitive process. Winning this contract could not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also lead to extended partnerships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a contractor to carry out Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) on all designated items as required throughout the Borough of Colchester. The contract will initially be for 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. 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/40cfcf6e-fefd-4d52-87f4-77863672072a |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cfcf6e-fefd-4d52-87f4-77863672072a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cfcf6e-fefd-4d52-87f4-77863672072a
  15th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Fixed-Wire-%26-PAT-Testing/9J7276G279
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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