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title: "Annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)"
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# Annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33c8da9-aa55-4380-8b67-481ed9519aff

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)" contract, which falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category. This contract aims to provide inspection and testing services over an initial term of 36 months, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, resulting in a total potential duration of five years. The estimated contract value is £125,000, with an annual expenditure of approximately £25,000. Bids must be submitted by 28th February 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020, with services provided in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electrical services, technical inspection, and testing. Companies proficient in providing annual appliance testing and maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses willing to engage with Swindon Borough Council through the ProContract portal to access the required documentation and fulfil the outlined requirements may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base and secure long-term contracts.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Project description The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (1 period of 24 months) for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is up to PS25,000.00 per annum, PS75,000 across the initial 3 year contract term and up to PS125,000.00 across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the RFQ documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com RFQ clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 21st February 2020, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 28th February 2020, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project ID: DN462447 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed83ea74-ced3-4303-a102-9f0306b268c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,750 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFETY TEST (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed83ea74-ced3-4303-a102-9f0306b268c1
- 4 Feb 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1cab41-2e13-4426-b65f-1788487e7320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed83ea74-ced3-4303-a102-9f0306b268c1
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1cab41-2e13-4426-b65f-1788487e7320
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ContractsFinder?projectId=9c477487-5147-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&projectEventId=af477487-5147-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&formTypeId=277e8dc2-9fcd-4556-bc06-35706b286939
  To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information and documentation please log in or register (for free) at:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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