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title: "Portable Appliance Testing Contract"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINERVA LEARNING TRUST"
published: "2020-08-26"
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# Portable Appliance Testing Contract

Buyer: MINERVA LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87276dc4-9d00-4c34-b506-9418d87bc668

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## Summary

The Minerva Learning Trust is initiating a tender for the Portable Appliance Testing Contract, aiming to appoint a contractor for the testing of approximately 25,000 items across its five educational sites in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 1st October 2020 and ending on 30th September 2021, although an extension for an additional two years is possible. The total budget for this contract is £10,000 for the 2019/2020 fiscal year, and the tender process will follow a limited procurement method using competitive quotations, as it is below the threshold for open tendering. Interested parties should submit expressions of interest by following the necessary contact protocols detailed in the future opportunity notice published on 26th August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in portable appliance testing within educational environments. Contractors with the capability to manage a substantial volume of items efficiently and effectively across multiple locations will be well-suited to compete. Businesses keen to establish or expand their partnerships with educational institutions, particularly in the Yorkshire and the Humber area, should consider engaging with this contracting opportunity.

## Notice

Minerva Learning Trust are looking to appoint a single contractor to carry out the Portable Appliance Testing across all of its schools. An estimated 25,000 items across 5 sites. Initially a 1 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years. If you would like to show an expression of interest please follow the contact details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd078d7-116c-4bc0-a01a-d1613027920d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINERVA LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S36 1FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Stocksbridge and Upper Don |
| Westminster constituency | Penistone and Stocksbridge |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2020 at 12:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd078d7-116c-4bc0-a01a-d1613027920d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd078d7-116c-4bc0-a01a-d1613027920d
  26th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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