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title: "Portable Appliance Testing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DONCASTER MBC"
published: "2018-10-31"
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# Portable Appliance Testing

Buyer: DONCASTER MBC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96fd4395-67a1-499d-a0ca-2359fb576a9f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Portable Appliance Testing" is being conducted by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) to provide inspection and testing services for all portable appliances across facilities in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This open tender was published on 31st October 2018, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The tender period closes on 26th November 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 7th January 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in appliance testing and related services. Companies engaged in safety compliance, electrical testing, and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to business growth by securing ongoing work with local government entities in the Doncaster area.

## Notice

The scope of work for this contract covers the inspection and testing of all portable appliances within a building or series of buildings located across the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fb18f7-ba3a-447a-b809-1ecb77edd265 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 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 | DONCASTER MBC |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2018 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fb18f7-ba3a-447a-b809-1ecb77edd265

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27fb18f7-ba3a-447a-b809-1ecb77edd265
  31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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