--- title: "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025 Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb1b1ff-ee95-42f3-9f6d-8fab317f0c5f.json) ## Summary Blackpool Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Portable and Fixed Appliance Testing 2025". This tender, classified under the industry category "Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations" (CPV code 50711000), involves testing and maintaining electrical appliances to ensure the safety and functionality of council assets. The contract will run from 3rd February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with potential extensions of twelve months each. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 6th January 2025. Services will be provided across England, United Kingdom, with a budget of £180,000. Blackpool Council, located at PO Box 4, Blackpool, FY1 1NA, is coordinating this open procedure, and interested parties can contact Helen Thompson at helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk for more information. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical maintenance, particularly those with experience in safety compliance and appliance testing. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their service offerings and portfolio. The defined scope—covering annual portable appliance testing, visual inspections, thermal imaging, and necessary repairs—ensures a comprehensive service engagement, providing steady work and potential for long-term partnerships with Blackpool Council. Firms adept at adhering to the specified health and safety standards and procedures will find this a valuable opportunity to enhance their market presence. ## Notice Blackpool Council wish to appoint a Contractor to carry out the testing of all portable and fixed appliances, as defined in this Specification. This will include: Testing the portable and fixed appliances to protect the value of Blackpool Borough Council's (BC) assets. Maintaining a working environment for the building users and tenants that fulfils BC's obligations as defined in the lease(s). Making adequate arrangements for the Health and Safety of persons in or around the buildings and to fulfil all safety requirements particularly in regard to the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act. 1974. Scope of Works/Services The scope of work comprises the following:- (a) Testing of all portable appliances every year to include plug in sockets on desks. (b) Testing of fixed appliances at an interval to be agreed with Blackpool Council (c) Visually inspect & thermal image equipment in server rooms as per COP 5th edition (d) Replacing incorrect rating fuses (e) Replacing damaged 13A plugs (f) Remaking connections to plugs where necessary. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will be from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027 with the option to extend for a futher 12 plus 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f55b6e-4520-47d2-b1c2-0ca810dbd0dc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f55b6e-4520-47d2-b1c2-0ca810dbd0dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f55b6e-4520-47d2-b1c2-0ca810dbd0dc 4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9ed94334-27b2-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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