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title: "Fixed Wiring Inspection& Testing Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Fixed Wiring Inspection& Testing Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d951559e-56ec-4642-9e41-d3091ee3b1cd

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for Fixed Wiring Inspection & Testing Services across its campuses, including Lancaster, Ambleside, Brampton Road, and Fusehill Street in Carlisle. This tender, classified under 'Technical inspection services' (CPV 71631000), commenced on 24th January 2022 and will conclude on 23rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, and the contract award was made to Guardian Electrical Solutions Ltd on 2nd February 2022. The final contract value is listed as zero GBP, emphasizing the service-oriented nature of the agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs in the technical inspection services industry. Businesses with the required certifications and approvals can benefit from long-term stable contracts and the potential for future collaborations with the University of Cumbria. The nature of the services required—rigorous and regular inspections—indicates a steady workload, suitable for firms specialising in electrical and safety inspections across multi-site environments. Guardian Electrical Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, offering a model for smaller businesses aiming to expand their service provision in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria is looking to procure the services of an appropriately Certificated and Approved Contractor to conduct Fixed Wiring Inspection & Testing Services across our Campuses our buildings on the 4 Campuses of Lancaster, Ambleside and both Brampton Road & Fusehill Street in Carlisle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1754f3c-a036-4a8e-a458-19c00760e860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 15:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1754f3c-a036-4a8e-a458-19c00760e860
- 28 Jun 2022 at 09:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1754f3c-a036-4a8e-a458-19c00760e860
- 4 Feb 2022 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1754f3c-a036-4a8e-a458-19c00760e860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1754f3c-a036-4a8e-a458-19c00760e860
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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