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title: "Inspection and Testing of Lightning Conductor and Surge Suppression Installations"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# Inspection and Testing of Lightning Conductor and Surge Suppression Installations

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5ddf718-99c3-410d-8c5c-ed1f887ecb38

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Inspection and Testing of Lightning Conductor and Surge Suppression Installations" contract. This contract falls under the services category within the lightning arrestors industry (CPV: 31216000), with additional classifications including lightning-protection works and lightning-conductor installation work. The procurement adopted an open procedure below the threshold and includes a contract value of £90,000. The process commenced with the tender notice published on 4th July 2024, concluded with the tender period ending on 6th August 2024, and the contract is slated to run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026. The primary delivery location for this procurement is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, facilitated by Lancashire County Council, offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in lightning protection systems are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The structured procurement process ensures equal opportunity, fostering a competitive environment beneficial for companies looking to expand their portfolio and expertise in larger public sector contracts.

## Notice

Inspection and Testing of Lightning Conductor and Surge Suppression Installations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b297a-6df8-4d4c-8577-b6b7b5e02596 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABANDONED PROCUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31216000 - Lightning arrestors
- 45312310 - Lightning-protection works
- 45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b297a-6df8-4d4c-8577-b6b7b5e02596
- 4 Jul 2024 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8aade5-d4ca-4c34-bd43-1082e3c22483

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b297a-6df8-4d4c-8577-b6b7b5e02596
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa8aade5-d4ca-4c34-bd43-1082e3c22483
  4th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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