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title: "Portable Appliance Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-883e6f90-737a-4f11-b0c9-1cdb347cb164

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM is conducting a public procurement process for Portable Appliance Testing services, classified under the electrical machinery and apparatus sector. The tender, identified as PROC RG ITT/1290, was successfully awarded on 31 July 2020, and the contract will run from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2024. The procurement method used is a Direct Award Framework, with the relevant address for delivery being in Nottingham, postcode NG7 2NR. The award notice was published on 20 October 2020, detailing an estimated contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical testing and safety services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive testing in line with the IET Code of Practice and relevant health and safety regulations would be particularly well-suited to participate in future contracts of this nature. The existing contract sets a precedence for ongoing testing needs which SMEs can strategically leverage to expand their service offerings to large educational institutions like the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM.

## Notice

Portable Appliance Testing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the provision to undertake a comprehensive Portable Appliance Testing and Microwave Testing service in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment and the Health and Safety Executive

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbc868f-5096-41a2-a26e-03c6d3db7cb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SS TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbc868f-5096-41a2-a26e-03c6d3db7cb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbc868f-5096-41a2-a26e-03c6d3db7cb6
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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