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title: "Thames Barrier High Voltage Non-Destructive Testing"
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# Thames Barrier High Voltage Non-Destructive Testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a312e5ae-f2ed-43fb-90d6-f0fbf0fada24

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking services under the title "Thames Barrier High Voltage Non-Destructive Testing." This project falls within the mechanical and electrical engineering services industry. The location for the delivery addresses is in the South East of England. The procurement stage is currently complete, having concluded the award process on 26th June 2020, with the contract commencing from 1st September 2020 and ending on 31st August 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £60,001.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those specialising in testing and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high voltage network testing equipment and consultancy services would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Moreover, businesses capable of offering training for electrical technicians, as well as ongoing technical support, are likely to add value and enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

Description of Proposed Works: 1) Supply Partial Discharge (PD) equipment (Precise PD and PD Tester) 2) To undertake PD test on the whole Thames Barrier High Voltage Network, 3) Provide asset condition reports supported by data. Reports to provide a baseline against future testing. 4) Provide recommendations on HV maintenance to ensure integrity and robustness of the whole system. 5) To arrange PD training to EA Electrical Technicians to enable future testing to be undertaken in-house. 6) To provide on-line technical support and advice on test results achieved from in-house testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3dd645-08ba-416f-8885-8cede2cf10b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,001 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2020 at 19:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3dd645-08ba-416f-8885-8cede2cf10b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb3dd645-08ba-416f-8885-8cede2cf10b3
  12th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d904657c-4eaa-4ee4-8843-70db93fa17d9
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