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title: "GB-Colchester: Fixed Wire & PAT Testing"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Fixed Wire & PAT Testing

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af4ed276-e792-49ad-a7ce-edc014f8e55d

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "GB-Colchester: Fixed Wire & PAT Testing" project, which involves conducting Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing throughout Colchester. This procurement process falls under the open method and is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £24,400. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2018 and continue until 31st October 2022, with a possible extension of 2 years. The deadline for tender submission was 29th October 2018, and the service is categorised under electrical wiring and fitting work.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in electrical services to engage with government contracts. Companies with expertise in fixed wire testing and portable appliance testing would find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to expand their operations and enhance their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a local authority.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a contractor to carry out Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) on all designated items as required throughout the Borough of Colchester. The contract will initially be for 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a737ca-29f6-47a1-a1e2-75cd1ceb6ec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCL MANAGED SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 71314100 - Electrical services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a737ca-29f6-47a1-a1e2-75cd1ceb6ec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a737ca-29f6-47a1-a1e2-75cd1ceb6ec2
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=354846278
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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