--- title: "PS23289 - Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity regulations (ESQCR) Referrals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEIS" published: "2023-12-04" --- # PS23289 - Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity regulations (ESQCR) Referrals Buyer: BEIS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a0bfb3ba-6d30-413e-9cab-d609d944b94b.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy). The title of the contract is "PS23289 - Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity regulations (ESQCR) Referrals" within the industry category of Electricity. The procurement process has been completed with Gutteridge Haskins and Davey being awarded the contract. The contract period starts on 20th November 2023 and ends on 13th February 2024. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold). This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in engineering services, safety consultancy, and administration services. Businesses who specialise in providing public utilities, electricity distribution, and related services may find this tender relevant. The contract period provides a feasible timeframe for successful bidders to execute the necessary tasks and deliver quality results in line with the requirements of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Description of the Requirement Distribution Network Operator (DNO) engineers discovered an illegal connection supplying a customer. No resolution was reached between the DNO and the customer, so the supply was disconnected for safety. A charge notice was provided for reconnection of a legitimate supply. The customer disputed that it was an illegal connection and made a Referral to the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (now Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) who will now appoint a suitably qualified person to make a decision on the dispute as set out in Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulation (ESQCR). The suitably qualified person will investigate the dispute and produce a report, detailing their decision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6216a965-a13c-45dd-a869-34b39480fb57 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 13 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,125 | | 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 | BEIS | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GUTTERIDGE HASKINS AND DAVEY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity - 65000000 - Public utilities - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75100000 - Administration services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2023 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6216a965-a13c-45dd-a869-34b39480fb57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6216a965-a13c-45dd-a869-34b39480fb57 4th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cd0effb-e999-4726-8d93-b3414e56bf54 n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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